Extension: Two-Step Word Problems for 1st Grade Math
This extension unit challenges students with two-step addition and subtraction word problems, encouraging them to analyze story structures and represent scenarios.
Skills and lessons
Solving Add-Add Story Problems
Students will solve two-step word problems that involve two separate addition actions.
Solving Subtract-Subtract Story Problems
Students will solve two-step word problems requiring two separate subtraction actions.
Solving Add-Subtract and Subtract-Add Problems
Students will tackle word problems that combine addition and subtraction in two steps.
Analyzing Two-Step Problems with Diagrams
Students will draw simple diagrams or bar models to represent the quantities and actions in two-step word problems before solving.
Frequently asked questions
What will students learn in Extension: Two-Step Word Problems?
Extension: Two-Step Word Problems helps students build 1st Grade math understanding through connected skills and short lessons. This unit includes skills such as Solving Add-Add Story Problems, Solving Subtract-Subtract Story Problems, Solving Add-Subtract and Subtract-Add Problems, Analyzing Two-Step Problems with Diagrams.
What skills are included in this 1st Grade Math unit?
This unit includes skills such as Solving Add-Add Story Problems, Solving Subtract-Subtract Story Problems, Solving Add-Subtract and Subtract-Add Problems, Analyzing Two-Step Problems with Diagrams. The unit is broken into 4 skills and 5 lesson steps so students can practice one idea at a time.
How can my child practice Extension: Two-Step Word Problems online?
Besparq pairs this unit with short explanations, practice steps, and feedback. Students can move through the lesson path and practice questions tied to each skill.
How does Sparq support this Math unit?
Sparq gives kid-friendly hints, explains ideas step by step, and helps students keep learning without simply giving shortcuts.

