Do your students need more practice with word problems within 20?

These 4 free sample puzzles help students match word problems to picture models within 20. As they complete the puzzles, they read the word problem, decide if it would require addition or subtraction, and choose the best visual model to match it.

This free sample is part of a larger 28 puzzle set, found here.

The full resource uses common math vocabulary such as altogether, how many more, and how many are left, and includes both 1-step and 2-step addition/ subtraction word problems.

This free sample includes:

• 4 puzzles across 2 levels of difficulty

Skills Targeted:

• Solving addition and subtraction word problems within 20
• Matching a word problem to a visual model
• Identifying whether a situation shows addition or subtraction
• Boosting comprehension of common word problem language, such as "how many more"

Recommended Use:

• Math centers
• Small group instruction
• Partner work
• Independent practice
• Intervention
• Review of addition and subtraction within 20