Instructions
- Read each problem carefully.
- For addition and subtraction, line up the ones and tens places.
- Show your work. You may use drawings, cubes, or a number line.
- Complete the practice sections in order. The last section is an optional challenge.
Helpful example:
34
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25
59
Add the ones: 4 + 5 = 9. Add the tens: 3 + 2 = 5.
1. Tens and Ones
Write the tens digit and the ones digit for each number.
- 27: Tens: Ones:
- 64: Tens: Ones:
- 90: Tens: Ones:
- 38: Tens: Ones:
- 71: Tens: Ones:
2. Build the Number
Write the two-digit number described by each clue.
- 5 tens and 2 ones = _____
- 8 tens and 6 ones = _____
- 3 tens and 0 ones = _____
- 9 tens and 4 ones = _____
- 1 ten and 7 ones = _____
3. Add Two-Digit Numbers
Add. Remember to start with the ones place.
- 23 + 14 = _____
- 42 + 35 = _____
- 51 + 28 = _____
- 67 + 12 = _____
- 36 + 47 = _____
- 58 + 24 = _____
Hint: If the ones add up to 10 or more, regroup 10 ones as 1 ten.
4. Subtract Two-Digit Numbers
Subtract. Line up the tens and ones.
- 45 − 23 = _____
- 78 − 36 = _____
- 69 − 14 = _____
- 84 − 52 = _____
- 53 − 27 = _____
- 91 − 46 = _____
Hint: If the top ones digit is too small, regroup 1 ten as 10 ones.
5. Choose the Correct Sign
Write >, <, or = in each box.
- 42 _____ 24
- 57 _____ 75
- 63 _____ 63
- 89 _____ 98
- 31 _____ 13
- 76 _____ 67
6. Math at the Snack Stand
Use addition or subtraction to solve each problem. Show your work.
- Mia has 24 apple slices. Her friend gives her 15 more. How many apple slices does Mia have now?
Answer: _____ apple slices
- A snack stand has 68 crackers. Children eat 25 crackers. How many crackers are left?
Answer: _____ crackers
- There are 37 red cups and 26 blue cups. How many cups are there altogether?
Answer: _____ cups
- A basket holds 82 oranges. The shop sells 39 oranges. How many oranges remain?
Answer: _____ oranges
7. Find the Missing Number
Write the number that makes each equation true.
- 24 + _____ = 39
- _____ + 16 = 51
- 72 − _____ = 40
- _____ − 28 = 45
- 35 + _____ = 63
- 90 − _____ = 54
8. Make Your Own
Use the digits 2, 5, 7, and 8. Use each digit only once.
- Make the greatest two-digit number: _____
- Make the smallest two-digit number: _____
- Add your greatest and smallest numbers: _____
- Subtract your smallest number from your greatest number: _____
Optional Challenge
- I am a two-digit number. I have 6 tens. My ones digit is 3 more than my tens digit. What number am I?
Answer: _____
- Use the digits 1, 4, 6, and 9 to make two two-digit numbers. Make the sum as large as possible.
+ = _____
- Sam says that 48 + 27 = 65. Is Sam correct? Explain how you know.
Answer Key
1. Tens and Ones
- 27: 2 tens, 7 ones
- 64: 6 tens, 4 ones
- 90: 9 tens, 0 ones
- 38: 3 tens, 8 ones
- 71: 7 tens, 1 one
2. Build the Number
- 52
- 86
- 30
- 94
- 17
3. Add Two-Digit Numbers
- 37
- 77
- 79
- 79
- 83
- 82
4. Subtract Two-Digit Numbers
- 22
- 42
- 55
- 32
- 26
- 45
5. Choose the Correct Sign
- 42 > 24
- 57 < 75
- 63 = 63
- 89 < 98
- 31 > 13
- 76 > 67
6. Math at the Snack Stand
- 39 apple slices
- 43 crackers
- 63 cups
- 43 oranges
7. Find the Missing Number
- 15
- 35
- 32
- 73
- 28
- 36
8. Make Your Own
- 87
- 25
- 112
- 62
Optional Challenge
- 69
- 96 + 41 = 137
- No. 48 + 27 = 75. Sam forgot to regroup 10 ones as 1 ten, or the correct addition can be shown as 8 + 7 = 15 and 4 + 2 + 1 = 7.