Addition Practice Worksheet

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Part 1: Addition Fluency

WALT: We Are Learning To add integers, decimals and algebraic terms accurately.

Success criteria: I can identify positive and negative numbers, align decimal places, and check whether my answer is reasonable.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Read one line at a time, use a ruler or piece of paper to track the question, and write each step clearly.

1. Calculate: −18 + 27 =

2. Calculate: 46 + (−73) =

3. Calculate: 12.65 + 8.7 + 0.035 =

4. Simplify: 7x + 3x − 5x

5. Calculate: 2a + 6 + 5a − 9 when a = 4.

Part 2: Addition in Context

Show your working and include the correct units in each answer.

6. The temperature was 3°C in the morning and rose by 14°C. What was the afternoon temperature?

7. A cyclist travelled 6.75 km before lunch and 8.6 km after lunch. What total distance did the cyclist travel?

8. Mia had $35.80 and received $24.65 for helping at home. How much money does she have now?

Differentiation strategies: Use a number line for integers, place-value columns for decimals, and colour-code like algebraic terms. You may use a calculator after showing an estimate and written method.

Part 3: Challenge and Extension

Success criteria: I can explain my strategy, compare methods, and solve a multi-step addition problem.

9. Find the missing number: 4.8 + ______ = 12.35. Explain how you checked your answer.

10. Extension: Three consecutive integers have a total of 96. What are the three integers? Show an algebraic method.

Advanced learner activity: Create a different addition problem involving integers, decimals or algebraic terms. Solve it, then write one sentence explaining why your answer is correct.