Two Step Word Problems

Finding the right answer isn't always as easy as yes or no. It can take many steps to come to the correct conclusion, which takes more brain power and determination. Luckily, Education.com is stocked with many professionally-created two-digit addition and two-step word problem resources to hone multi-layered thinking abilities.

Taking multiple steps to find the right answer in math requires analytical thinking and perseverance. There are many resources available in Education.com's Learning Library that provide two-digit addition and two-step word problem exercises for students to practice these skills.

The printable worksheets include a mix of Olympic Addition worksheets. Students "swim" their way up a lap pool by adding double-digit numbers. There is a glossary worksheet to teach students the language they need to know in order to answer word problems e.g. total means to add and fewer means to subtract. Once kids memorize the proper math vocabulary, there are many assignments that offer thoughtful two-step word problems with fun themes like sea creatures, cupcakes, winter and others. The Summertime Math Stories lesson plan challenges students' logic abilities and math language comprehension. The plan is designed to teach kids a strategy so they can identify and solve for missing variables. These sources and more give growing students the opportunity to rise to the occasion.