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Adding within 20 word problems worksheets.

Free printable adding within 20 word problems worksheets with answer keys. Reading a short story and adding to find the total. Choose the level and the number of questions, then download a PDF or print.

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Adding within 20 word problems

Grade 1 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 90440

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  1. 1.There are 6 red stickers and 8 blue stickers. How many stickers are there in all?
  2. 2.There are 4 red laddoos and 9 blue laddoos. How many laddoos are there in all?
  3. 3.There are 11 red pencils and 9 blue pencils. How many pencils are there in all?
  4. 4.Rohan has 3 coins. Sana gives Rohan 4 more. How many coins does Rohan have now?
  5. 5.There are 11 red stickers and 4 blue stickers. How many stickers are there in all?
  6. 6.There are 11 red cards and 9 blue cards. How many cards are there in all?
  7. 7.Neha has 12 mangoes. Priya gives Neha 6 more. How many mangoes does Neha have now?
  8. 8.Rohan has 11 stickers. Meera gives Rohan 4 more. How many stickers does Rohan have now?
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Adding within 20 word problems

Grade 1 · Medium · 12 questions · Sheet 90440

Name Date Score / 12

  1. 9.There are 5 red pencils and 6 blue pencils. How many pencils are there in all?
  2. 10.There are 5 red laddoos and 9 blue laddoos. How many laddoos are there in all?
  3. 11.There are 4 red stickers and 4 blue stickers. How many stickers are there in all?
  4. 12.There are 6 red stickers and 4 blue stickers. How many stickers are there in all?
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About adding within 20 word problems worksheets

Reading a short story and adding to find the total. This worksheet maker is aimed at Grade 1 (Year 2, Class 1) (ages 6–7) and makes new questions every time, with the answers worked out by a maths engine.

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Look for the words that mean adding: in all, altogether, more. Draw the two groups if it helps.

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  • Easy: There are 5 red books and 2 blue books. How many books are there in all? ___
  • Medium: Arjun has 11 coins. Asha gives Arjun 6 more. How many coins does Arjun have now? ___
  • Challenge: There are 3 red coins and 9 blue coins. How many coins are there in all? ___

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What grade are adding within 20 word problems worksheets for?

Adding within 20 word problems is usually taught around Grade 1 (Year 2, Class 1), for ages 6–7. Every grade has an easy, medium and challenge level, so you can go back to an earlier level or push ahead.

Do these adding within 20 word problems worksheets include an answer key?

Yes. Press Download PDF with the answer key switched on and the last page lists every answer. Turn the key off for a clean student copy.

Can I make a new worksheet with different questions?

Yes. Press New worksheet for a fresh set of questions. Each sheet has a sheet number printed on it; open this page with the same level, question count and number to get exactly the same sheet again.

How do I help a child who finds adding within 20 word problems hard?

Look for the words that mean adding: in all, altogether, more. Draw the two groups if it helps. Start with the easy level, and practise a few minutes every day rather than one long session.

What is the best way to practise addition?

Short, frequent practice works best. Start with number bonds to 10, then bridging through 10, then column addition. Five to ten minutes a day is better than one long session.

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