Two-Step Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction
This 1-page worksheet helps 2nd graders practice solving two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction within 20. It specifically focuses on using the beginning-change-end strategy to find unknowns in any position.
“two step word problems adding and subtraction within 20 with unknowns in any position, collaborative stations using the beginning‑change‑end strategy worksheet”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a collaborative station activity for students to practice solving word problems.
- Discussion question: How does the beginning-change-end strategy help you visualize and solve these problems?
- For struggling readers, model the strategy with a think-aloud and provide sentence frames for explaining their thinking.
- Advanced learners can create their own two-step word problems using the strategy.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a collaborative station activity for students to practice solving word problems.
- Discussion question: How does the beginning-change-end strategy help you visualize and solve these problems?
- For struggling readers, model the strategy with a think-aloud and provide sentence frames for explaining their thinking.
- Advanced learners can create their own two-step word problems using the strategy.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
Two-Step Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction
This 1-page worksheet helps 2nd graders practice solving two-step word problems involving addition and subtraction within 20. It specifically focuses on using the beginning-change-end strategy to find unknowns in any position.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free