Worksheet BenchK–5 practice for adults supporting learners
Cross-grade skill map

Free K–5 Word Problems Worksheets

This adult-facing word problems library groups code-checked worksheets by grade and learning objective. Compare the skill descriptions before printing, use a fixed sample, or open the builder to create an equivalent set.

Build a word problems worksheetFollow the progression
Focused worksheets
7
Grade stops
5
Standards referenced
6
Output
PDF + key
Skill progression / 05 grade stops

See how the work changes by grade

Each lane describes a focused objective at that grade. Compare the language before you print so practice meets the learner where they are.

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1st Grade

1 objective in this register

  1. Addition and Subtraction Word ProblemsModel and solve result-unknown, change-unknown, and comparison situations within 20.1.OA.A.1
2

2nd Grade

1 objective in this register

  1. Two-Step Addition and Subtraction Word ProblemsSolve two-step addition and subtraction situations within 100 and explain each operation.2.OA.A.1
3

3rd Grade

3 objectives in this register

  1. Multiplication Word ProblemsRepresent equal-group, array, and measurement situations with multiplication equations.3.OA.A.3
  2. Division Word ProblemsSolve sharing and grouping division situations with whole-number answers.3.OA.A.3
  3. Two-Step Word ProblemsSolve two-step whole-number problems using any of the four operations and assess reasonableness.3.OA.D.8
4

4th Grade

1 objective in this register

  1. Multi-Step Word ProblemsSolve multi-step whole-number problems, interpret remainders, and check whether answers are reasonable.4.OA.A.3
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5th Grade

1 objective in this register

  1. Multi-Step Word ProblemsSolve multi-step problems that combine whole-number, decimal, and fraction reasoning.5.NBT.B.7
Teaching notes

Keep the representation visible before adding speed.

Use these prompts to decide whether the student needs another example, a different representation, or a harder set.

  1. 01
    Before practice

    Ask the learner to identify known quantities, the question, and a reasonable operation.

  2. 02
    During review

    Require an equation, labeled work, and a sentence that answers the question.

  3. 03
    Next decision

    Choose a new seed only after the student can explain what changed and what stayed the same.