Use objects and pictorial models to solve addition and subtraction word problems within 20, including comparing sets.
With 1.3B, Grade 1 students practice Word problems within 20 in multiple representations and contexts.
The intent of 1.3B is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Word problems within 20.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 1.3B.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Word problems within 20, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 1.3B.
Standard 1.3B describes the essential skills and understandings for Word problems within 20 in Grade 1. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
