Let’s solve each word problem one by one. We’re adding numbers together because the questions ask “how many altogether?” or “how many are there?” — that means we combine the groups.
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Problem 1:
Sam has 3 apples.
Wendy has 2 apples.
How many apples altogether?
We add: 3 + 2 = 5
✔ Check: 3 apples plus 2 more makes 5 total. Correct.
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Problem 2:
4 green frogs on the log.
2 green frogs on the log.
How many frogs altogether?
We add: 4 + 2 = 6
✔ Check: 4 frogs plus 2 more is 6 total. Correct.
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Problem 3:
5 chocolate cupcakes.
3 strawberry cupcakes.
How many cupcakes are there?
We add: 5 + 3 = 8
✔ Check: 5 plus 3 equals 8. That’s all the cupcakes. Correct.
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Problem 4:
There is an orange. (That’s 1 fruit)
There are 2 bananas.
How many fruits are there?
We add: 1 + 2 = 3
✔ Check: 1 orange and 2 bananas make 3 fruits total. Correct.
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Problem 5:
There are 6 ants.
There are 4 bees.
How many insects are there?
Ants and bees are both insects, so we add them:
6 + 4 = 10
✔ Check: 6 plus 4 is 10. All are insects. Correct.
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Final Answer:
1. 3 + 2 = 5
2. 4 + 2 = 6
3. 5 + 3 = 8
4. 1 + 2 = 3
5. 6 + 4 = 10
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of addition problem solving worksheet kindergarten.
