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Addition Word Problems (1–2 digits, 2–3 addends)

One-step addition word problems for Grade 2 with 2–3 addends (sums ≤ 99).
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Practice Questions

  1. Liam finds 14 seashells. He finds 3 more and then 6 more. How many seashells does he have?
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    14 + 3 + 6 = 23. He has 23 seashells.

  2. There are 9 red balloons, 8 blue balloons, and 7 green balloons. How many balloons in all?
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    9 + 8 + 7 = 24. There are 24 balloons.

  3. A class has 15 markers in one cup, 12 in another, and 4 more in a box. How many markers?
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    15 + 12 + 4 = 31. There are 31 markers.

  4. Zoe reads 8 pages on Monday and 9 pages on Tuesday. How many pages in all?
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    8 + 9 = 17. She read 17 pages.

  5. A basket has 16 apples. Mom adds 7 apples. How many apples now?
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    16 + 7 = 23. There are 23 apples.

Quick Tip
Add the parts to find the whole total. Your answers will be less than 100. Look carefully! Some numbers are extra and you don't need them.
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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 the relevant numbers in each story problem. Emphasize writing the addition equation before solving to clarify understanding.

Vocabulary
Addend: A number added in an addition problem.
Sum: The answer to an addition problem.
Common Mistakes
  • Misidentifying the operation needed (e.g., subtracting instead of adding).
  • Failing to include all three addends in the equation.
  • Making computational errors when adding 1-2 digit numbers.
Differentiation
SupportUse manipulatives or draw pictures to visualize the story.
ChallengeChallenge to create similar problems or include larger numbers.
Discussion Questions
  • What words in the story tell you to add?
  • How did you choose which numbers to include in your equation?
  • Can you explain how your addition sentence solves the problem?
  • What does your final answer represent in the context of the story?
Extension Activities
  • Create your own word problems.
  • Use objects to solve problems.
  • Practice addition facts.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to help count items, then add them together.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Grade Level

2

Skills Practiced
Solve addition word problemsAdd multi digit numbersIdentify addends