Word Problems: Counting
Let's use counting to solve fun story problems!
How to Solve Word Problems
Follow these steps:
- Listen to (or read) the story carefully
- Look at the picture
- Find what you need to count
- Count the objects
- Choose your answer
Story Problems
Problem 1: The Duck Pond
Emma went to the park. She saw ducks swimming in the pond. How many ducks does Emma see?
How many ducks are in the pond?
Problem 2: Birthday Balloons
It's Ben's birthday! His mom got him balloons. How many balloons did Ben get?
How many balloons?
Problem 3: Cookies on a Plate
Grandma made cookies! She put them on a plate for you. How many cookies are on the plate?
How many cookies?
Problem 4: Crayons in the Box
Maya opened her new crayon box. How many crayons does she have?
How many crayons?
Problem 5: Birds in the Tree
Look at the tree in the backyard! There are birds sitting on the branches. How many birds are in the tree?
How many birds?
Problem 6: Toy Cars
Sam is playing with his toy cars. How many cars does Sam have?
How many toy cars?
Problem 7: Flowers in the Garden
Mom planted flowers in the garden. How many flowers are growing?
How many flowers?
Problem 8: Books on the Shelf
Dad put picture books on the shelf. How many books are on the shelf?
How many books?
Great Work!
You solved word problems by:
- Reading the story
- Looking at the picture
- Counting the objects
- Finding the answer