Year 1 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 1 problem solving & word problems worksheet.
Year 1 · Mathematics · Problem Solving & Word Problems
Year 1 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Worksheet — Level 1 — Answers
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Read each problem carefully. Decide whether to add or subtract, show your working and write the answer with units.
1.Jayden had 16 stickers and gave 9 to Oliver. How many stickers does Jayden have left?
Answer: 7 stickers
- 16 − 9 = 7
2.Ruby collected 16 marbles on Monday and 5 marbles on Tuesday. How many marbles did Ruby collect altogether?
Answer: 21 marbles
- 16 + 5 = 21
3.Priya has 16 stickers. Tom gives Priya 8 more. How many stickers does Priya have now?
Answer: 24 stickers
- 16 + 8 = 24
4.Amelia had 17 shells and gave 8 to Ethan. How many shells does Amelia have left?
Answer: 9 shells
- 17 − 8 = 9
5.Sienna had 14 cards and gave 8 to Zoe. How many cards does Sienna have left?
Answer: 6 cards
- 14 − 8 = 6
6.Leo has 18 apples and Liam has 1 apples. How many more apples does Leo have than Liam?
Answer: 17 more
- 18 − 1 = 17
7.Ruby has 20 stickers. Layla gives Ruby 2 more. How many stickers does Ruby have now?
Answer: 22 stickers
- 20 + 2 = 22
8.Layla has 20 shells. Chloe gives Layla 5 more. How many shells does Layla have now?
Answer: 25 shells
- 20 + 5 = 25
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.