Story Problem Safari Worksheet
Indiana Math Standard 1.CA.2 Mixed Operations within 10
Story Problem Safari
Read the story. Fill in the ten-frame, draw your math thinking, and solve for the mystery number!
Name:
Date:
1
Leo Lion saw 4 zebras drinking at the watering hole. Then 3 more zebras trotted over. How many zebras are drinking in all?
Add (+)
Ten-Frame
Draw Your Math Story
Show counters, pictures, or dots
Equation: + = ?
Answer:
zebras
2
Maya Monkey picked 9 sweet bananas from a tall palm tree. She shared 4 bananas with her sister. How many bananas does Maya have left?
Subtract (-)
Ten-Frame
Draw & Cross Out (X)
Cross out the bananas she shared
Equation: − = ?
Answer:
bananas
3
Sammy Snake spotted 2 bright red parrots resting in a tree and 6 green parrots sitting on a branch. How many parrots did Sammy see altogether?
Add (+)
Ten-Frame
Draw Your Math Story
Combine the two groups
Equation: + = ?
Answer:
parrots
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Story Problem Safari • Page 2
Look closely: are you finding the total, taking away, or finding the missing part?
Mystery Numbers
4
Kip Giraffe counted 8 hippos splashing in the cool river mud. 5 hippos walked out to sleep in the sun. How many hippos are still in the mud?
Subtract (-)
Ten-Frame
Draw & Cross Out
Draw 8 hippos, cross out 5
Equation: − = ?
Answer:
hippos
5
Talia Toucan needs 7 berries for her lunch basket. She has already gathered 4 berries. How many more berries does Talia need?
Missing Part (?)
Ten-Frame
Count On or Draw to 7
Start at 4, draw until you reach 7
Equation: 4 + ? = 7
Answer:
more berries
Partner Safari Mission: Create Your Own Story!
Work with a Partner
Choose an animal (lions, zebras, or elephants) and numbers within 10. Fill in the blanks with your partner:
There were safari animals. Then (joined or ran away). How many are there now?
Partner Drawing Space:
(+ or −) = ?
Partner Answer:
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