2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Matching Cards 1st Grade Math Center

Description

This hands-on math center helps students connect 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems to visual models and equations.

Students match word problems to corresponding representations, then solve and record their answers on the included recording sheet.

Best suited for 1st grade or 2nd grade students who are building conceptual understanding of multi-digit operations.

What’s Included:

• 16 matching cards (4 pages total)
• Student recording sheet

Students match:
• Word problems
• Visual representations (objects or models)
• Equations
Then they solve each problem and record the answers.

Skills Practiced:

• Solving 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems
• Connecting models to equations
• Interpreting math language
• Representing problems in multiple ways

Perfect For:

• Math centers
• Small group instruction
• Intervention
• Independent practice

Print, cut, and laminate the cards for repeated use. Copy the recording sheet for each student.

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2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Matching Cards 1st Grade Math Center

Name: 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction Word Problem Matching Cards 1st Grade Math Center
Brand: Teaching Without Frills
SKU: 2196718
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (85 reviews)

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Digital downloads

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Grades

1st - 2nd

Subjects

Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSS2.OA.A.1

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Description

This hands-on math center helps students connect 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems to visual models and equations.

Students match word problems to corresponding representations, then solve and record their answers on the included recording sheet.

Best suited for 1st grade or 2nd grade students who are building conceptual understanding of multi-digit operations.

What’s Included:

• 16 matching cards (4 pages total)
• Student recording sheet

Students match:
• Word problems
• Visual representations (objects or models)
• Equations
Then they solve each problem and record the answers.

Skills Practiced:

• Solving 2-digit addition and subtraction word problems
• Connecting models to equations
• Interpreting math language
• Representing problems in multiple ways

Perfect For:

• Math centers
• Small group instruction
• Intervention
• Independent practice

Print, cut, and laminate the cards for repeated use. Copy the recording sheet for each student.

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5, based on 85 reviews

85
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Mostly used with 2nd grade

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Rated 5 out of 5

May 31, 2026

This was a wonderful resource for my classroom! It was easy to use, well-designed, and helped create a positive learning environment for my students. Everything was organized clearly, and it saved me valuable time while still providing a meaningful experience for my class. My students responded very positively, and I would definitely recommend this resource to other teachers. Thank you for sharing your creativity and hard work!

Leeann W.

250 reviews • Florida

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties

Perfect for centers!

Rated 5 out of 5

May 6, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Used this for my centers and it was so helpful!!!!

Rachel R.

38 reviews

Grades taught: 1st

thank you great resource easy to download and print out

Rated 5 out of 5

February 2, 2026

thank you great resource easy to download and print out

Michelle B.

353 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: 3rd

Great center activity!

Rated 5 out of 5

January 19, 2026

This has been a helpful resource for math centers!

Jennie E.

26 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Fun win center

Rated 5 out of 5

January 1, 2026

My class is STRUGGLING with word problems. They enjoy a solid matching game. This allows them to have that hands on moment they crave.

Alexandria D.

183 reviews • Connecticut

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Fun Word Problems

Rated 5 out of 5

October 17, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Love the base 10 blocks to serve as a visual for students

Caitlynne K.

289 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: 2nd

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great Math Resource

Rated 5 out of 5

August 6, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

My students love it. I work with them during small groups.

maria del carmen S.

223 reviews

Grades taught: 2nd

Took the guess work out of lesson planning

Rated 5 out of 5

August 5, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

These cards were a great resource to use during small groups. My students liked having the cards as a visual as well.

Carissa D.

87 reviews • Iowa

Grades taught: 1st

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS2.OA.A.1

Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.