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Basic Math Operations Practice

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Basic Math Operations Practice

Work through the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division questions. Show your thinking where there is space. For the drawing questions, make clear groups or shares.

Addition and subtraction

Use number facts and strategies to find each answer.

1.Calculate 26 + 17.
2.Calculate 38 + 24.
3.Calculate 51 − 26.
4.Calculate 70 − 35.
5.Which number is the answer to 46 − 19?
  • 25
  • 27
  • 29
  • 35

Multiplication as equal groups

Multiplication can describe equal-sized groups.

6.Work out 4 × 6.
7.Work out 7 × 3.
8.Work out 5 × 8.
9.Draw 3 equal groups with 5 counters in each group. How many counters are there altogether?
10.Which expressions have a value of 18? Select every correct answer.
  • 3 × 6
  • 2 × 9
  • 4 × 5
  • 6 + 6 + 6

Division as sharing

Think about making equal groups or sharing fairly.

11.Share 24 equally into 4 groups. How many are in each group?
12.Work out 30 ÷ 5.
13.Work out 21 ÷ 3.
14.Draw 12 apples shared equally between 3 baskets. How many apples go in each basket?
15.What is 32 ÷ 4?
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Operations in everyday situations

Choose an operation and solve each problem.

16.Levi has 28 shells and finds 15 more at the beach. How many shells does she have now?
17.A fruit bowl holds 36 mandarins. If 9 are eaten, how many mandarins remain?
18.There are 7 trays with 4 muffins on each tray. How many muffins are there altogether?
19.A pack contains 32 crayons. They are shared equally among 8 children. How many crayons does each child get?
20.Match each operation with what it does.
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Share into equal groups
  • Join amounts together
  • Count equal groups
  • Find how much is left or the difference

Thinking challenge

Use what you know about related number facts.

21.If 9 + 7 = 16, what is 16 − 9?
22.If 4 × 6 = 24, what is 24 ÷ 4?
23.Hana packs 5 boxes with 6 kites in each box. She gives away 8 kites. How many kites does she have left?
24.Which calculation shows 35 shared equally among 5 people?
  • 35 + 5
  • 35 − 5
  • 35 × 5
  • 35 ÷ 5

5 printable pages

  • Basic Math Operations Practice, page 1 of 5: Addition and subtraction

    Page 1

  • Basic Math Operations Practice, page 2 of 5: Multiplication as equal groups

    Page 2

  • Basic Math Operations Practice, page 3 of 5: Division as sharing

    Page 3

  • Basic Math Operations Practice, page 4 of 5: Operations in everyday situations

    Page 4

  • Basic Math Operations Practice, page 5 of 5: Thinking challenge

    Page 5

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