Solving word problems

 

Take a look at this word problem below:  

While Aaron was cleaning his garden shed, he found 18 mice hiding underneath his wheelbarrow.

He quickly tried to catch them before they ran away.

He managed to catch 8 of them.

How many mice got away?

18 - 8 = 10

Answer: 10 

 

Let's start the activities for level 1 and see if you can solve this set of word problems.

Read the questions carefully.