Looking for an engaging way to help your students master comparison word problems within 20? This resource includes 20+ word problems that target key first- and second-grade standards aligned to comparing quantities, understanding more/less, and difference.

Designed with early learners in mind, these story problems are perfect for math centers, small groups, morning work, or whole-class problem-solving. Each problem encourages critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and number sense.

✨ What’s Included:

• 10 printable comparison word problems (within 20)
  
• Mixed types: “How many more?” and “How many fewer?”
  
• Student recording sheet (with space to draw and write equations)
  

Skills Covered:

• Comparing two groups
  
• Using addition and subtraction to solve
  
• Interpreting “more,” “less,” and “difference”
  
• Constructing equations from word problems
  
• Explaining thinking with visuals and math talk
  

Perfect For:

• 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
  
• Math centers
  
• Small group instruction
  
• Intervention groups
  
• Homework or exit tickets
  
• Early finishers