Addition Word Problems for Class 2
by Lisa, Jul 24 2023
Introduction
Addition word problems for class 2 are simple arithmetic problems designed for second-grade students (around ages 7-8) to help them learn and practise their addition skills in a real-life context. They typically involve single or double-digit numbers, and often include illustrations or everyday scenarios to make them more relatable and engaging.
In these problems, students need to identify the relevant information in the problem, use their addition skills to find the solution and apply their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to reach the correct answer.
Examples of Addition Words
Here are some examples of addition word problems for class 2:
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Example 1: Sofia has 8 pencils, and her brother gives her 9 more pencils. How many pencils does Sofia have in total?
To solve this problem, we simply need to add 8 + 9 = 17. So, Sofia has 17 pencils in total.
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Example 2: There are 15 red apples and 7 green apples on a table. How many apples are there altogether?
In this problem, we add the numbers of red and green apples: 15 + 7 = 22. There are 22 apples on the table.
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Example 3: Jack and Jill bought some candy. Jack bought 12 candies, and Jill bought 5 candies. How many candies did they buy in total?
To find the total number of candies, we add the candies Jack and Jill bought: 12 + 5 = 17. In total, they bought 17 candies.
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Example 4: Jamie's class has 18 boys and 13 girls. How many total students are there in Jamie's class?
In this problem, we add the number of boys and girls to find the total number of students: 18 + 13 = 31. There are 31 students in Jamie's class.
Practice Addition Word Problems
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Lucy has 12 pencils and Jack has 8 pencils. How many pencils do they have together?
Solution: 12 + 8 = 20 pencils
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A pet shop has 6 cats, 15 dogs, and 9 birds. How many animals are in the pet shop in total?
Solution: 6 + 15 + 9 = 30 animals
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Sally read 10 pages of a book on Monday and 17 pages on Tuesday. How many pages did she read in total?
Solution: 10 + 17 = 27 pages
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Tony bought 3 packs of stickers, each with 8 stickers inside. How many stickers does Tony have in total?
Solution: 3 x 8 = 24 stickers
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There are 19 children in Emily's class. The class next door has 15 children. How many children are there in both classes?
Solution: 19 + 15 = 34 children
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At a birthday party, Sarah and her friends played 8 outdoor games and 5 indoor games. How many games did they play in total?
Solution: 8 + 5 = 13 games
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A farmer planted 6 rows of lettuce with 10 plants each. How many lettuce plants did the farmer plant in total?
Solution: 6 x 10 = 60 plants
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A fisherman caught 14 fish in the morning and 9 fish in the afternoon. How many fish did the fisherman catch in total?
Solution: 14 + 9 = 23 fish
Summary
Encourage students to practise these problems and build their addition skills. Remember that they should be comfortable with the concept of addition and real-life scenarios before attempting more challenging problems.