Real-world examples of one-step addition word problems for kids.

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• Understanding Addition: Addition is combining two or more numbers to find their total, called the sum.
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• Key Words: Look for words like 'in all,' 'total,' 'sum,' 'together,' 'plus,' and 'increase' in word problems. These usually mean you need to add.
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• One-Step Problems: These problems require just one addition operation to solve. Read the problem carefully to identify the numbers to add.
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• Setting up the Equation: Write the problem as a simple addition equation (e.g., $5 + 3 = ?$).
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• Solving for the Unknown: Calculate the sum to find the answer to the word problem.

➕ Practice Quiz

1. What is the answer to: Sarah has 3 apples and John gives her 2 more. How many apples does Sarah have in all?
   1. 6
   2. 4
   3. 5
   4. 1
2. What is the answer to: Tom has 4 toy cars. He gets 1 more for his birthday. How many toy cars does Tom have in total?
   1. 2
   2. 3
   3. 5
   4. 6
3. What is the answer to: Lisa found 6 seashells at the beach and gave 2 to her friend. How many seashells does Lisa have now?
   1. 8
   2. 4
   3. 9
   4. 10
4. What is the answer to: There are 2 birds sitting on a tree branch, and 3 more birds come to join them. How many birds are there in all?
   1. 6
   2. 7
   3. 5
   4. 8
5. What is the answer to: Emily has 5 balloons, and her mom gives her 4 more balloons. How many balloons does Emily have altogether?
   1. 1
   2. 9
   3. 2
   4. 10
6. What is the answer to: David read 7 pages of his book in the morning. He read 3 more pages in the evening. How many pages did David read in total?
   1. 10
   2. 12
   3. 4
   4. 14
7. What is the answer to: A baker made 8 cookies. He then baked 2 more cookies. How many cookies did the baker make in all?
   1. 10
   2. 6
   3. 11
   4. 2