A List Of Important Math Expressions For First Grade Homework 

Good math skills are a must for every first grader. At this level, key attention is focused on the number concepts. Understanding of how different numbers correlate creates a strong foundation for the math classes in the following years of studies. Mathematical expressions make an integral part of homework. Students learn how to use them in order to solve more complex problems and develop strong math skills.

Addition and subtraction are main actions done by the first grade schoolchildren. At first, these are simple operations, covering one-digit numbers. Later, they are more complex, and students learn to add and subtract within 100 by means of two-digit numbers. Such a transition, though being smooth, is rather substantial. Not every child is able to do these assignments quickly and with ease. Practice is vital at this level. You may look for the corresponding worksheets with expressions on the Internet or create some on your own. Here is an approximate list of important math expressions that may be effectively used both in class and at home:

• Add: up to 10
1 + 4 = 5 + 2 = 8 + 1 = 7 + 3 = 6 + 4 = 7 + 2 =
• Subtract: up to 12
5 – 3 = 10 – 4 = 9 – 7 = 8 – 6 = 6 – 1 = 3 – 2 =
• Add: up to 100
22 + 32 = 48 + 19 = 81 +12 = 66 + 10 = 13 + 15 = 9 + 48 =
• Subtract: up to 100
58 – 52 = 90 – 87 = 97 – 13 = 75 – 62 = 78 – 34 = 26 – 7 =
• Add and subtract in the right order
5 + 8 – 2 = 14 – 6 +8 = 22 + 22 – 22 = 6 – 4 + 1 = 17 + 17 – 9 = 48 + 16 – 3 =
• Fill in the blank
4 + 8 + ___ = 20 3 + 3 + __ = 9 7 + 8 - __ = 14 5 + 1 + ___ = 8 4 + 5 + __ = 13 9 + 13 - __ = 20
• Show all the ways you can make a number.
For example, you can make 12 through the following expressions: 0 + 12, 10 + 2, 8 + 4, etc. These are the basic math expressions that every first grader should solve without much effort. They may be presented the way they are. Just add some more examples to each section and print them out as a worksheet.

However, such homework may be made more appealing for children by including some pictures or adding and subtracting objects from real life. For example, if a student is asked to add up totals from the supermarket bill, he or she will understand how important it is to know math and apply these skills in real life. Let a child do these types of homework assignments daily, don’t help (only monitor the process), and you will see positive results soon.