GRADE 1 · ALBERTAOUTCOME AB-G1-1N2
L5 · Addition word problems clinic
Learning goal
“I can read a story, find the two numbers, and add to solve.”
Story problem — a problem told in words.
Join — put two groups together.
Altogether — how many in all.
Worked example
"Nia has 8 marbles. She gets 6 more marbles. How many marbles does Nia have now?" The story says "gets more," so the group grows. Add: 8 + 6 = 14. Nia has 14 marbles. Say it plainly: first find the two numbers. Then ask: do they join, or does one go away?
Check yourself — explain it
The story says 'gets more,' so I...
Paired problem — example still visible
"Omar has 7 toy cars. He gets 8 more toy cars. How many toy cars does Omar have now?" -> 7 + 8 = 15
Faded completion — last step is yours
"A hen lays 9 eggs. Then it lays 5 more eggs. 9 + 5 = ___" -> 14
Ready to practise?
8 scored questions with a 3-rung hint ladder. Mastery needs 7/8 plus both gate questions.