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Addition Word Problems (1–3 digits)

Slightly harder Grade 2 addition word problems; mostly 2-digit addends, with occasional 3-digit totals (≤ 199).
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Practice Questions

  1. The zoo counted 125 visitors in the morning and 34 visitors in the afternoon. How many visitors total?
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    125 + 34 = 159. There were 159 visitors.

  2. A farm planted 68 carrots and 17 onions. How many plants in all?
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    68 + 17 = 85. There are 85 plants.

  3. The class collected 90 cans and then 8 more. How many cans now?
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    90 + 8 = 98. There are 98 cans.

  4. A teacher printed 120 pages and then 25 pages. How many pages total?
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    120 + 25 = 145. 145 pages total.

  5. There are 37 red beads, 22 blue beads, and 10 yellow beads. How many beads?
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    37 + 22 + 10 = 69. There are 69 beads.

Quick Tip
Add the numbers to find the total. Your answers will be 199 or less. Make your numbers easy to read and write a sentence for your answer. You can do it!
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Lesson Plan

Addition Stories for Grade 2

Standards
2.OA.A.1
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Teaching Notes

Guide students to identify keywords and operations in word problems. Encourage using various strategies like drawing models or breaking numbers apart.

Vocabulary
Addition: Combining two or more numbers.
Total: The final sum after adding.
Common Mistakes
  • Misinterpreting the problem's context or identifying the wrong operation.
  • Errors in regrouping or carrying over tens/hundreds.
  • Making computational errors when adding multi-digit numbers.
Differentiation
SupportUse manipulatives or drawings to visualize the problem.
ChallengeChallenge to create their own word problems or solve multi-step problems.
Discussion Questions
  • What are the important numbers in this story?
  • What is the question asking you to find?
  • What strategy can you use to solve this problem?
  • How can you check if your answer makes sense?
Extension Activities
  • Write addition stories.
  • Use a number line to add.
  • Challenge with larger numbers.
Parent Tip

Have your child help add larger quantities, like groceries.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Operations

Grade Level

2

Skills Practiced
Solve addition word problemsAdd large numbersMulti digit addition