Composing Number Sentences Math Worksheet for 7-Year-Olds (Grade 2) — Printable Practice

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Instructions

  1. Read the short stories and look at the pictures described to find the numbers.
  2. Write the correct Number Sentence (equation) using symbols like +, -, and =.
  3. Complete the tables and word problems provided.
  4. If you get stuck, look at the Example in each section for a hint!
  5. Try the Super Sleuth Challenge at the end if you want an extra task.

Part 1: The Code Breaker

Look at the symbols below. Each symbol represents a number. Write the number sentence and find the total.

The Code:

  • 🍎 = 5
  • 🍌 = 3
  • 🍒 = 10
  • 🍇 = 2

Example: 🍎 + 🍌 = 5 + 3 = 8

  1. 🍒 + 🍇 = __

  2. 🍎 + 🍇 = __

  3. 🍒 - 🍎 = __

  4. 🍌 + 🍇 + 🍎 = ____

Part 2: The Story Builder

Read the little stories and turn them into math sentences.

Example: Leo has 4 blue cars and 5 red cars. How many cars in all? Sentence: 4 + 5 = 9

  1. Maya found 12 shiny shells on the beach. She gave 4 shells to her brother. How many shells does she have now? Sentence: __

  2. There were 7 birds sitting on a fence. 6 more birds flew down to join them. How many birds are on the fence now? Sentence: __

  3. A baker made 15 cupcakes. He sold 10 of them to a hungry family. How many cupcakes are left? Sentence: __

Part 3: The Number Sentence Table

Fill in the missing parts to make a complete number sentence. The first one is done for you.

First Number Action ( + or - ) Second Number Equals Total
8 + 4 = 12
14 - 6 =
9 + 9 =
20 - 5 =
11 + 7 =
18 - 10 =

Part 4: The Mystery Box

Sometimes a number is missing from the middle! Find the missing number to make the sentence true.

  1. 10 + [ ___ ] = 15

  2. 8 - [ ___ ] = 2

  3. 6 + [ ___ ] = 14

  4. 12 - [ ___ ] = 9

Part 5: Super Sleuth Challenge

Create your own math story! Write a short sentence about animals or toys, and then write the number sentence that matches it.

Your Story:

Your Number Sentence: __

Answer Key

Part 1: Code Breaker

  1. 10 + 2 = 12
  2. 5 + 2 = 7
  3. 10 - 5 = 5
  4. 3 + 2 + 5 = 10

Part 2: Story Builder

  1. 12 - 4 = 8
  2. 7 + 6 = 13
  3. 15 - 10 = 5

Part 3: Table

  • Row 2: 14 - 6 = 8
  • Row 3: 9 + 9 = 18
  • Row 4: 20 - 5 = 15
  • Row 5: 11 + 7 = 18
  • Row 6: 18 - 10 = 8

Part 4: Mystery Box

  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 8
  4. 3

Part 5: Super Sleuth Answers will vary. Example: "I have 2 cats and 2 dogs. How many pets?" Sentence: 2 + 2 = 4.

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