Math Explorers Practice Worksheet MATH EXPLORERS
Foundational Math Practice • Grades K–1
Name:
Date:
1
Count the Objects & Write the Number
Count carefully!
Stars
Apples
Fish
Suns
2
Ten-Frames Challenge
Read or fill the dots
How many dots?
Number:
How many dots?
Number:
Fill in to show: 4
Draw 4 dots inside
3
Compare the Numbers
Write: > < or =
5
3
4
7
6
6
9
8
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MATH EXPLORERS
Part 2 • Addition, Subtraction, Shapes & Patterns
Name:
4
Picture Addition: Count & Add
Count the pictures to find the sum
3 + 2 =
4 + 4 =
5 + 2 =
6 + 3 =
5
Domino Addition: Add the Two Sides
Count the dots on each side
3 + 1 =
2 + 4 =
5 + 5 =
4 + 2 =
6
Picture Subtraction: Cross Out to Subtract
How many are left?
✕
✕
6 − 2 =
✕
✕
✕
5 − 3 =
7
2D Shape Detective
Count straight sides and corners
Triangle
Sides:
Corners:
Square
Sides:
Corners:
Circle
Sides:
Corners:
8
Complete the Pattern
Circle the shape that comes next
?
Choose:
?
Choose:
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Math Explorers Answer Key MATH EXPLORERS
Answer Key
Teacher Evaluation & Intervention Guide • Grades K–1
Total Page 1 Points
11 Points Total
11
1
Count the Objects & Write the Number
4 Points (1 pt each)
Stars
4
Apples
7
Fish
5
Suns
9
2
Ten-Frames Challenge
3 Points (1 pt each)
How many dots?
Number:
6
How many dots?
Number:
8
Fill in to show: 4
✓ 4 dots filled (any 4)
3
Compare the Numbers
4 Points (1 pt each)
5
>
3
4
<
7
6
=
6
9
>
8
Teacher Tip for Number Sense: Students struggling with counting or comparison benefit from placing physical counters directly over the pictures or ten-frames. For symbol confusion (< vs >), remind students the "alligator mouth opens toward the bigger feast!"
Math Explorers Quest • Teacher Answer Key Page 1 of 2
MATH EXPLORERS
Answer Key
Part 2 • Addition, Subtraction, Shapes & Patterns
Total Page 2 Points
18 Points Total
18
4
Picture Addition: Count & Add
4 Points (1 pt each)
3 + 2 =
5
4 + 4 =
8
5 + 2 =
7
6 + 3 =
9
5
Domino Addition: Add the Two Sides
4 Points (1 pt each)
3 + 1 =
4
2 + 4 =
6
5 + 5 =
10
4 + 2 =
6
6
Picture Subtraction: Cross Out to Subtract
2 Points (1 pt each)
✕
✕
6 − 2 =
4
✕
✕
✕
5 − 3 =
2
7
2D Shape Detective
6 Points (1 pt per blank)
Triangle
Sides:
3
Corners:
3
Square
Sides:
4
Corners:
4
Circle
Sides:
0
Corners:
0
8
Complete the Pattern
2 Points (1 pt each)
✓
Choose:
✓
✓
Choose:
✓
Scoring & Addition Coaching: Total Assessment: 29 Points (Page 1: 11 pts | Page 2: 18 pts).
• 25–29 pts: Mastered K–1 addition facts • 20–24 pts: Proficient • < 20 pts: Review doubles & subitizing
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Word Detectives Practice Worksheet WORD DETECTIVES
1st Grade ELA Practice • Phonics & Vocabulary
Name:
Date:
1
Digraph Clues: Complete the Words
Digraph Bank: sh ch th wh
Sails on sea
ip
Sit on this
air
On your hand
umb
Ocean giant
ale
2
Sight Word Spy: Fill in the Blank
Choose from the word bank
could there funny where
A 1.
did you hide the secret clue?
B 2. The playful puppy did a
little trick.
C 3. Look over
behind the big wooden box!
3
Rhyme Detective: Find the Match
Circle the rhyming word
Target Word
cake
lake
cup
Target Word
frog
log
fish
Target Word
fox
sun
box
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WORD DETECTIVES
Part 2 • Sentence Mechanics & Reading Case File
Name:
4
Sentence Fix-Up: Fix Capital & End Mark
Fix and rewrite neatly
Mistake sentence: Needs 1 capital letter and 1 period
the cat sat on the soft mat
Rewrite correctly:
Mistake sentence: Needs 1 capital letter and 1 question mark
can you see the bright red bird
Rewrite correctly:
5
Reading Case File: Decodable Story
Read the short mystery
Case File #104:
Pip the Detective Fox
Pip is a clever little fox. Pip wears a tiny green coat and carries a big magnifying glass. Today, Pip looks for clues in the meadow. Under a tall oak tree, Pip spots a shiny gold key! “Aha!” whispers Pip with a wide grin. “I solved the secret case!”
1. What kind of animal is Pip?
A dog
A fox
A bird
2. What shiny object did Pip find under the oak tree?
A gold key
A silver bell
A red ball
3. How did Pip feel when the case was solved? Write 1-2 clue words:
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Word Detectives Answer Key WORD DETECTIVES
Answer Key
1st Grade ELA • Teacher Evaluation & Phonics Guide
Total Page 1 Points
10 Points Total
10
1
Digraph Clues: Complete the Words
4 Points (1 pt each)
Sails on sea
sh
ip
Sit on this
ch
air
On your hand
th
umb
Ocean giant
wh
ale
2
Sight Word Spy: Fill in the Blank
3 Points (1 pt each)
A 1.
Where
did you hide the secret clue?
B 2. The playful puppy did a
funny
little trick.
C 3. Look over
there
behind the big wooden box!
3
Rhyme Detective: Find the Match
3 Points (1 pt each)
Target Word
cake
lake ✓
cup
Target Word
frog
log ✓
fish
Target Word
fox
sun
box ✓
Phonics Articulation Coaching: Remind students that digraphs are two letters making one unique sound . For /sh/, round lips as in "quiet". For /ch/, feel the quick burst of air. For /th/, place tongue between teeth.
Word Detectives Lab • Teacher Answer Key Page 1 of 2
WORD DETECTIVES
Answer Key
Part 2 • Sentence Mechanics & Reading Case File
Total Page 2 Points
10 Points Total
10
4
Sentence Fix-Up: Fix Capital & End Mark
4 Points (2 pts per sentence)
Mistake sentence: the cat sat on the soft mat
Correct Answer:
The cat sat on the soft mat.
Award 1 pt for capital T , 1 pt for ending period .
Mistake sentence: can you see the bright red bird
Correct Answer:
Can you see the bright red bird?
Award 1 pt for capital C , 1 pt for ending question mark ?
5
Reading Case File: Decodable Story
6 Points (2 pts each)
Key Evidence in Story: "Pip is a clever little fox..." | "Pip spots a shiny gold key!" | "whispers Pip with a wide grin."
