Instructions
- Count carefully and write each answer in the space provided.
- Complete the activities in order. The questions begin easily and become more challenging.
- Use drawings, counters, or a number line to help you.
- Check your work when you reach the Answer Key.
1. Number 20
A. Complete the number sequence.
- 16, 17, ____, 19, 20
- 10, 12, 14, ____, 18, 20
- 20, 19, ____, 17, 16
- 5, 10, 15, ____, 25
B. Write the missing numbers.
- 20 is ____ more than 19.
- 20 is ____ less than 21.
- The number before 20 is ____.
- The number after 20 is ____.
2. Count and Show 20
Draw dots, circles, or another symbol to show 20.
Try a quick way: Draw 2 groups of 10 instead of 20 separate symbols.
3. Tens and Ones
Remember: 20 has 2 tens and 0 ones.
Complete the table.
| Number | Example: 20 | Number 1 | Number 2 | Number 3 | Number 4 | Number 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tens | 2 | |||||
| Ones | 0 | |||||
| Number | 20 |
4. Compare Numbers
Write <, >, or = in each box.
- 20 __ 18
- 15 __ 20
- 20 __ 20
- 19 __ 20
- 20 __ 12
- 17 __ 20
Hint: The open side of the comparison symbol faces the greater number.
5. Addition to 20
Solve each problem. You may use counters or draw a number line.
- 10 + 5 = ____
- 12 + 3 = ____
- 14 + 6 = ____
- 9 + 9 = ____
- 11 + 8 = ____
- 15 + 5 = ____
Make 20: Write the number that completes each equation.
- 10 + ____ = 20
- 13 + ____ = 20
- 16 + ____ = 20
- 7 + ____ = 20
6. Subtraction from 20
Solve each problem.
- 20 - 1 = ____
- 20 - 5 = ____
- 18 - 8 = ____
- 17 - 7 = ____
- 20 - 12 = ____
- 19 - 9 = ____
7. Real-World Math
Read each situation. Write an equation and solve it.
- A basket has 12 apples. Someone adds 8 more apples. How many apples are in the basket now?
Equation: __
Answer: __ apples
- Maya has 20 stickers. She gives 6 stickers to a friend. How many stickers does Maya have left?
Equation: __
Answer: __ stickers
- A bus has 15 passengers. Five more passengers get on. How many passengers are on the bus now?
Equation: __
Answer: __ passengers
8. Sort the Numbers
Write the numbers from least to greatest.
- 20, 14, 18, 11, 16
- 7, 19, 3, 20, 12
Write the numbers from greatest to least.
- 13, 20, 8, 17, 15
9. Show Your Thinking
Choose one problem from this worksheet. Explain or draw how you solved it.
Problem number: __
My work:
Optional Challenge
- Find two different addition equations that equal 20.
- Find two different subtraction equations that equal 20.
- I have two numbers. Their sum is 20, and one number is 4 more than the other. What are the numbers?
Answer: __ and __
Answer Key
1. Number 20
A.
- 18
- 16
- 18
- 20
B.
- 1
- 1
- 19
- 21
2. Count and Show 20
- Answers should show 20 symbols. An arrangement of 2 groups of 10 is acceptable.
3. Tens and Ones
- Example: 20 has 2 tens and 0 ones.
- The remaining columns depend on the numbers chosen by the learner.
4. Compare Numbers
- 20 > 18
- 15 < 20
- 20 = 20
- 19 < 20
- 20 > 12
- 17 < 20
5. Addition to 20
- 15
- 15
- 20
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 10
- 7
- 4
- 13
6. Subtraction from 20
- 19
- 15
- 10
- 10
- 8
- 10
7. Real-World Math
- 12 + 8 = 20; 20 apples
- 20 - 6 = 14; 14 stickers
- 15 + 5 = 20; 20 passengers
8. Sort the Numbers
- 11, 14, 16, 18, 20
- 3, 7, 12, 19, 20
- 20, 17, 15, 13, 8
Optional Challenge
- Answers may include 10 + 10 and 12 + 8.
- Answers may include 20 - 0 and 25 - 5.
- The numbers are 8 and 12.