This is “Grades 1–2 addition and subtraction word-problem workbook with structured model drawing and parent-guided practice,” The Book by Rhada Bloom
Your child can add and subtract—but still guesses whether a word problem needs plus or take away.
They may notice the numbers before reading the question, choose an operation from one clue word, or calculate correctly without being able to explain what the answer means in the story.
Add or Subtract? Word Problem Rescue focuses on the step that comes before calculation: understanding the story.
A keyword-only approach is not always enough. Words such as more, left, rest, and fewer can appear in different kinds of problems. Instead of choosing an operation immediately, children are asked to read the exact question, identify the useful numbers, and draw a model first.
Each problem follows the same model-first sequence:
• Read the question
• Choose the useful numbers
• Draw dots, boxes, bars, number bonds, or matching rows
• Decide whether the story shows Plus, Take Away, Compare, or two actions
• Write a matching math sentence
• Answer in words with the correct object or unit
• Check whether the answer makes sense
The workbook includes 100 addition and subtraction word problems arranged across five progressive skill levels:
• One-step stories within 20
• One-step stories within 50
• One-step stories within 100
• Three-number and two-action stories
• Missing-number, more-than, less-than, comparison, and mixed challenge stories
The problems become more challenging, but the page routine remains consistent. Children continue to use the same sequence instead of learning a new format for each section.
The workbook also includes:
• A 7-step model-first routine
• A Skill Progression Map
• Parent guidance and suggested questions
• A Quick Action Check
• Practice Tracker pages
• Level introductions and reminders
• A Parent Answer Key
This workbook may be a good fit for children who:
• Know basic addition and subtraction
• Can solve equations but pause or guess during word problems
• Ask, “Is it plus or minus?” before explaining the story
• Choose an operation from one keyword
• Benefit from drawing a model before writing an equation
• Need practice connecting the final number to the question
• Are working at approximately Grades 1–2 or ages 6–8
This book is not a first introduction to addition or subtraction. It is also not a speed drill or a page of rapid calculations.
Grade 1 learners may begin with the foundational levels, while Grade 2 learners may continue into larger-number, two-action, missing-number, and comparison problems.
Use one problem page per session for approximately 10–15 minutes. Begin at the level that matches the child’s current readiness. Parents can move forward when the child can explain how the question, model, math sentence, and answer connect.
For children who can calculate but need a clearer way to understand the story, this workbook provides structured, model-first practice without pressure to rush.
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