Addition and Subtraction Word Problems with Unknown Addends Math Worksheets

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Need the perfect, ready-to-go 2 digit addition and subtraction word problems with unknown addends math activities? Grab these 2 digit addition and subtraction word problems worksheets and activities for 2nd or 3rd grade students, including: word problems with unknown addends lesson plan, warm up, turn & talk, instructional video, anchor charts, learning target, and practice worksheet.

This includes ONE word problem activity that is a part of a bigger 2nd Grade Word Problem Unit Bundle!

Unknown Addend Word Problems Activities: Skills Covered:

• Students will look at 2 digit addition and subtraction word problems. Each story problem may or may not have unknown addends. Students will need to identify the unknown addend, write an equation and then use their knowledge of fact families to solve the problem with a different equation. They will write a new equation to match the problem, solve the equation and label their answer.

Formats Included:

• Printable (color & black and white)
• Google Slides
• TpT Easel

What’s Inside the 2 Digit Addition and Subtraction Story Problems Pack:

• Lesson Plan
• Learning Target
• Anchor Chart
• Instructional Video (covers the anchor charts, warm up and turn and talk)
• Warm Up Activity
• Turn & Talk Activity
• Double Sided Worksheet
• Answer Key
• Link to Google Slides

How Long Will the Addition and Subtraction Word Problems & Activities Take?

These word problems with unknown addends activities are designed to fill one lesson period. They will take anywhere from 25-90 minutes.

What standards are covered in the Word Problems with Unknown Addends Activities?

• 2.OA.A.1: Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two- step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Please note, these were designed for 2nd or 3rd grade students, but can be used with more advanced 1st grade students.

When to Use the Addition and Subtraction Story Problems & Activities:

• Math Block – Whole Group or Small Group
• Homeschool Environment
• Guest Teachers
• Substitute Teachers
• Student Teachers
• Centers
• Enrichment
• Remediation
• Special Education Environments

Need more 2nd grade word problem lessons?

This lesson is part of a bigger unit – 2nd Grade Word Problem Unit – which includes 30 days worth of lessons, assessments and more.

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