Write equations for stories practice check

Q: What will my child learn in "Write equations for stories"?

Read the story and find the numbers that tell what happened. These numbers are the ones you use in the equation. This 2nd Grade Math lesson builds the skill Use bar models for one-step problems with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Write equations for stories" for?

"Write equations for stories" is a 2nd Grade Math lesson in the Two-Step Add/Subtract unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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Question 1

Which numbers from the story go in the equation?

Accepted Answer

8 and 3

Answer

8 and 5

Answer

3 and 5

Answer

8 and 13

Question 2

In the story, 6 apples are eaten. Which sign belongs in the equation?

Accepted Answer

-

Answer

+

Answer

=

Answer

___

Question 3

Which equation shows the unknown with a blank?

Accepted Answer

9 + ___ = 14

Answer

9 + 5 = 14

Answer

14 = 9 + 5

Answer

9 5 14

Question 4

Which equation matches the story in the picture?

Accepted Answer

15 - 6 = ___

Answer

15 + 6 = ___

Answer

6 - 15 = ___

Answer

15 + ___ = 6

Question 5

There are 42 birds in a tree. 19 fly away. Write an equation and solve.

Accepted Answer

42 - 19 = 23

Write equations for stories

Find the story numbers