This grade 2 word test answer key gives the full solution and the scoring guide for each of the 9 test questions on one- and two-step word problems.
This answer key shows full solutions and a scoring guide for each of the 9 questions. The test totals 20 points. Give credit when a student uses a different correct method, such as a bar model or counting up.
Grade 2 Word Test Answer Key: questions 1–5
Question 1: Marbles in a jar (2 points)
(a) \(46+28=?\).
(b) \(46+20=66\), \(66+8=74\). There are 74 marbles.
Scoring: 1 point for a correct equation (for example 46 + 28 = ?). 1 point for the answer 74.
Question 2: Books on a shelf (2 points)
(a) \(91-?=58\).
(b) \(91-58=33\). 33 books were taken.
Scoring: 1 point for an equation that matches the story, such as 91 – ? = 58 or 58 + ? = 91. 1 point for the answer 33.
Question 3: Balloons (2 points)
(a) \(37+45=82\). There are 82 balloons.
(b) \(45-37=8\). There are 8 more blue balloons.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer: 82 in part (a) and 8 in part (b).
Question 4: Lost stickers (2 points)
\(?-26=39\). Add back what she gave away: \(39+26=65\).
Aisha had 65 stickers.
Scoring: 1 point for an equation that matches the story, such as ? – 26 = 39. 1 point for the answer 65.
Question 5: Lemonade stand (2 points)
Step 1: \(34+29=63\). Step 2: \(63-50=13\).
13 cups are left.
Scoring: 1 point for the first step (63). 1 point for the final answer 13. If the first step is wrong but the second step is done correctly with that number, give 1 point for it.
Grade 2 Word Test Answer Key: questions 6–9
Question 6: Bus passengers (2 points)
Step 1: \(58-23=35\). Step 2: \(35+17=52\).
The bus has 52 passengers.
Scoring: 1 point for 35. 1 point for the final answer 52. If the first step is wrong but the second step is done correctly with that number, give 1 point for it.
Question 7: Comparing scores (3 points)
(a) \(64-39=25\). Ethan scored 25 more points.
(b) \(39+18=57\). Diego scored 57 points.
(c) \(64-57=7\). Ethan scored 7 more points than Diego.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer: 25, 57, and 7. Part (c) earns the point if the work uses the student’s answer to part (b) correctly.
Question 8: Garden rows (3 points)
(a) \(25+32=57\). Maya plants 57 flowers.
(b) \(57-14=43\). Jamal plants 43 flowers.
(c) \(57+43=100\). Together they plant 100 flowers.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer: 57, 43, and 100. Part (c) earns the point if the work uses the student’s answers to parts (a) and (b) correctly.
Question 9: Write a story (2 points)
Sample story: Mei has 72 beads. She uses 35 beads to make a bracelet. How many beads are left?
\(72-30=42\), \(42-5=37\). The answer is 37.
Scoring: 1 point for a story that takes away or compares 35 from 72 and uses a sensible context. 1 point for the answer 37.
Scoring summary
20 points: add the points of every question of this grade 2 word test answer key.
How to use this grade 2 word test answer key
Use this grade 2 word test answer key to score the test fairly and to see which skills need more practice.
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