This grade 1 adding test answer key gives the full solution and the scoring guide for each of the 8 test questions on adding and subtracting tens within 100.
This answer key shows the worked solution for all 8 test questions and how to award the 20 points. Give the point for a step when the tens and ones thinking is clear, even if the final sum has a small slip.
Grade 1 Adding Test Answer Key: questions 1–5
Question 1: Add the ones (3 points)
- 2 + 5 = 7 ones, 4 tens stay. 47.
- 3 + 4 = 7 ones, 6 tens stay. 67.
- \(28 + 2 = 30\), \(30 + 5 = 35\). 35.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct sum.
Question 2: Add tens (3 points)
- 4 tens + 3 tens = 7 tens. 70.
- 3 tens + 2 tens = 5 tens, 6 ones stay. 56.
- 5 tens + 4 tens = 9 tens, 4 ones stay. 94.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct sum.
Question 3: 10 more and 10 less (3 points)
- One row down from 52 is 62.
- One row up from 52 is 42.
- 7 tens becomes 8 tens, and 9 ones stay. 89.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct number.
Question 4: Subtract tens (3 points)
- 6 tens – 2 tens = 4 tens. 40.
- 9 tens – 5 tens = 4 tens. 40.
- 7 tens – 4 tens = 3 tens. 30.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct difference.
Question 5: Read the blocks (2 points)
- 4 tens and 3 ones make 43.
- \(43 + 30 = 73\) (4 tens + 3 tens = 7 tens, 3 ones stay). 73.
Scoring: 1 point for 43. 1 point for 73.
Grade 1 Adding Test Answer Key: questions 6–8
Question 6: Missing number (2 points)
- 3 tens to 6 tens is 3 tens. \(35 + 30 = 65\). 30.
- 9 tens take away 3 tens leaves 6 tens. \(90 – 60 = 30\). 60.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct number.
Question 7: Baseball cards (2 points)
- \(48 + 6 = ?\)
- \(48 + 2 = 50\), \(50 + 4 = 54\). Liam has 54 baseball cards.
Scoring: 1 point for the equation. 1 point for 54.
Question 8: Bakery muffins (2 points)
Step 1: \(60 – 40 = 20\). Step 2: \(20 + 30 = 50\).
The bakery has 50 muffins.
Scoring: 1 point for 20 after the sale. 1 point for the final answer, 50.
Scoring summary
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