This equations word problems test for 1st Grade covers the equal sign and word problems (Common Core 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8), with a free PDF to print.
This test has 8 questions and is worth 20 points. Read each question carefully and write your answers in the space. You have about 30 minutes. Use counters or a number line if you need them.
Time and points
About this test
Grade: Grade 1
Chapter: The Equal Sign and Word Problems
Standards: 1.OA.A.2, 1.OA.D.7, 1.OA.D.8
Time: 30 minutes
Total: 20 points
Equations word problems test: questions
Question 1 – Read the balance [2 pts]
Look at the balance.
Write the equation. (1 point)
Write another addition sentence that also equals 9. (1 point)
Both sides weigh the same: 7 + 2 = 9.
Question 2 – True or false [3 pts]
Write true or false.
\(8 = 5 + 3\) (1 point)
\(4 + 6 = 11\) (1 point)
\(12 – 5 = 3 + 4\) (1 point)
Question 3 – Missing number [3 pts]
Find the missing number.
\(6 + ? = 15\) (1 point)
\(? + 7 = 13\) (1 point)
\(17 – ? = 8\) (1 point)
Question 4 – Number line [2 pts]
Use the number line.
Find ? in \(9 + ? = 16\). (1 point)
Find ? in \(16 – ? = 9\). (1 point)
Hop from 9 to 16.
Question 5 – Three numbers [3 pts]
Find each sum.
\(4 + 5 + 3 = ?\) (1 point)
\(8 + 2 + 7 = ?\) (1 point)
\(6 + 6 + 6 = ?\) (1 point)
Question 6 – Mei's beads [2 pts]
Mei has 6 red beads, 5 blue beads, and 7 green beads.
Write an equation for the total. (1 point)
How many beads does Mei have? (1 point)
Question 7 – Liam's marbles [3 pts]
Liam had some marbles. He gave 7 marbles to a friend. Now he has 9 marbles.
Write an equation with ? for the first number of marbles. (1 point)
How many marbles did Liam have at first? (2 points)
Question 8 – Fix the equation [2 pts]
Aisha wrote \(9 + 3 = 10 + 3\).
Is her equation true or false? (1 point)
Change one number so that it is true. (1 point)
Key facts behind this equations word problems test
Key facts
The equal sign = means is the same amount as.
An equation is true when both sides have the same value.
The unknown ? can be the first number, the second number, or the answer.
To add three numbers, look for two that make 10 and add them first.
A word problem becomes an equation with ? for the missing number.
How to use this equations word problems test
Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.
