Name___________________Date_________________

Objective: I will solve Higher Order Addition and Subtraction math word problems using different strategies.

1. Paul is 9 years old. He is learning to skate. Paul tries a total of 11 times to get up on the skates. He gets up on the skates 5 times. Which number sentence shows how many times Paul does not get up on the skates?
A. 9 + 11 = B. 11 5 = C. 9 5 = D. 11 + 5 =

Times Paul gets up

Part Part Whole Times Paul does not get up

Paul tries a total of 11 times.

Number Sentence_____________________________

2. Betty has 12 stamps. She mails 3 letters on Saturday. Betty puts 1 stamp on each letter. She also mails a small box. Betty puts 5 stamps on the box. Which number sentence shows how many stamps Betsy still has on the sheet?

A. 12+3+5=4 B. 12-3=9 C. 12-3-5=4 D. 12-5=7 Part Part Whole Stamps on Letters Stamps on Small Box

Bettys Total Stamps

Number Sentence:_____________________________________

3.

Julia has $17. She spends $12 on a gift for her mom. Julia earns $3 raking leaves. How much money does Jill have now?

Write a number sentence to match the problem.

Which number sentence shows how much money Jill has now?
A. B. C. D. 12 + 3 = 15 17 12 = 5 17- 12 +3=8 17- 12 - 3=9

4.

Juan and Christopher are playing checkers. Juan makes a tally chart showing the number of games each friend has won so far.
Name Juan Christopher

Tally marks IIII IIII III I

Total

Which number sentence shows how many more games did Juan win than Chris?

A. B. C. D.

9+6=15 8-6=2 3-1=2 5+3=8