50 math problems for 1st graders

Learn how to master word problems for 1st Graders with these 50 first grade math problems! Answers included.

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Author
Michelle Griczika

Published
September 20, 2023

50 math problems for 1st graders

Learn how to master word problems for 1st Graders with these 50 first grade math problems! Answers included.

headshot of author, Michelle

Author
Michelle Griczika

Published
September 20, 2023

50 math problems for 1st graders

Learn how to master word problems for 1st Graders with these 50 first grade math problems! Answers included.

headshot of author, Michelle

Author
Michelle Griczika

Published
September 20, 2023

Key takeaways

  • Addition & Subtraction: Adding and subtracting numbers is like solving puzzles and helps us with real-life situations.
  • Word Problems: Solving word problems makes math fun and helps us become better readers and problem solvers.
  • Place Value: Understanding place value helps us read and write numbers correctly and compare their values.
  • Measurement & Time: Measuring objects and telling time help us understand the world around us and manage our daily routines.
  • Geometry (Shapes): Recognizing shapes and their properties helps us see the world in a new way and understand how things are put together.

Did you know that ladybugs have spots on their backs?

If a ladybug has 2 spots on its back and it gets 1 more spot, how many spots will the ladybug have in total?

The lady bug will have 3 spots!

First grade word problems are like fun puzzles that help us use our math skills to solve real-life situations. They are essential to 1st grade math, and practicing them can help us become math superstars!

  • We can use addition and subtraction to determine how many cookies are left in a jar, how many friends are on the playground, or even how many apples are in a basket.
  • Understanding place value is like being a number detective. It helps us read big numbers and know the value of each digit, so we can count things like how many toys we have or how many days until our birthday.
  • Measuring things and telling time is like being an explorer in the real world. We can measure how tall we are, how long a pencil is, or even how much water is in a cup. And knowing how to read a clock helps us know when it’s time for fun activities or when it’s time to go to bed.
  • Shapes are like building blocks of the world around us. We can learn about squares, triangles, and circles by looking at objects we see every day. It’s like being a shape detective, finding out how many sides and corners they have, and how they fit together like puzzle pieces in 1st grade math problems.


All of these skills are necessary for 1st grade math practice! Use these 50 math problems to go over important math skills needed to strengthen your first graders understanding and knowledge.

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  • Counting

  • Operations

  • Base ten

  • Measurement and data

  • Geometry

  • Fractions

Sample questions

50 Math Problems for First Graders

Today, we are going to practice different 1st grade skills. There are word problems for 1st graders measurement, addition and subtraction, and more! Once you are done, check your work with our answer sheet!

Section 1: Addition & Subtraction

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Section 5: Measurement

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How many inches long is the caterpillar?

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How many inches long is the pencil?

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How many inches long is the spoon?

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How many inches tall is the building?

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How many inches tall is the superhero?

Section 6: Time

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What time is the clock below telling?

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What time is the clock below telling?

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What time is the clock below telling?

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What time is the clock below telling?

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What time is the clock below telling?

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Michelle Griczika

Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

headshot of author, Michelle

Michelle Griczika

Michelle Griczika is a seasoned educator and experienced freelance writer. Her years teaching first and fifth grades coupled with her double certification in elementary and early childhood education lend depth to her understanding of diverse learning stages. Michelle enjoys running in her free time and undertaking home projects.

Time answer sheet

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3:15

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9:30

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7:45

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1:00

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6:30

Measurement answer sheet

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4 inches

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10 inches

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9 inches

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120 inches

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11 inches

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