πagarwalmath · 1st grade · Common Core 1.OA.A.2
🧺 Three-number stories
Story problems adding three numbers (sum ≤ 20)
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
1In a game, Theo scores 6 points, then 5 points, then 4 points. How many points does Theo score in all? Which equation shows the story?
- A15 − 4 = ?
- B6 + 5 + 4 = ?
- C6 + 5 − 4 = ?
- D5 + 4 = ?
2In a game, Ana scores 2 points, then 9 points, then 8 points. How many points does Ana score in all?
Answer: ______________ points
3In a game, Zoe scores 2 points, then 2 points, then 14 points. How many points does Zoe score in all? Which equation shows the story?
- A2 + 2 + 14 = ?
- B2 + 14 = ?
- C18 − 14 = ?
- D2 + 2 = ?
4Nora reads 6 pages in the morning, 3 at lunch, and 4 after school. How many pages does Nora read in all?
Answer: ______________ pages
5In a game, Rosa scores 6 points, then 4 points, then 3 points. How many points does Rosa score in all? Which equation shows the story?
- A6 + 3 = ?
- B6 + 4 = ?
- C4 + 3 = ?
- D6 + 4 + 3 = ?
6Omar sees 12 birds in three days: 3 on Monday, 5 on Tuesday, and the rest on Wednesday. How many birds does Omar see on Wednesday?
Answer: ______________ birds
7A basket has 2 apples, 8 pears, and 8 plums. How many pieces of fruit are in the basket? Which equation shows the story?
- A2 + 8 = ?
- B8 + 8 = ?
- C2 + 8 + 8 = ?
- D2 + 8 − 8 = ?
8In a game, Kai scores 16 points in three turns: 4, then 5, then some more. How many points does Kai score on the last turn?
Answer: ______________ points
9A basket has 6 apples, 6 pears, and 3 plums. How many pieces of fruit are in the basket?
Answer: ______________ pieces
10A basket has 6 apples, 3 pears, and 6 plums. How many pieces of fruit are in the basket?
Answer: ______________ pieces
11Zoe reads 4 pages in the morning, 6 at lunch, and 6 after school. How many pages does Zoe read in all? Which equation shows the story?
- A4 + 6 + 6 = ?
- B6 + 6 = ?
- C4 + 6 = ?
- D4 + 6 − 6 = ?
12In a game, Maya scores 5 points, then 6 points, then 4 points. How many points does Maya score in all?
Answer: ______________ points
Answer key: Three-number stories
- 1. B (6 + 5 + 4 = ?)
- 2. 19 points
- 3. A (2 + 2 + 14 = ?)
- 4. 13 pages
- 5. D (6 + 4 + 3 = ?)
- 6. 4 birds
- 7. C (2 + 8 + 8 = ?)
- 8. 7 points
- 9. 15 pieces
- 10. 15 pieces
- 11. A (4 + 6 + 6 = ?)
- 12. 15 points
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