1st Grade True or False Equations Worksheet
Decide if each equation is true or false, then fill in a number to make equations true.
- Homework
- Centers
- Review
- Intervention
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- Grade
- 1st Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Addition
- Topic
- true or false and balancing equations
- Difficulty
- Standard
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- homework, centers, review, intervention
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will tell whether an equation is true or false and find a missing number that makes an equation true.
- Understanding the equal sign means 'the same as'
- Checking both sides of an equation
- Balancing equations with a missing number
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The equal sign means “the same as”
A surprising number of first graders think the equal sign means “the answer comes next.” This worksheet builds the real idea (standard 1.OA.7): the two sides of an equation have the same value. That’s why 7 = 3 + 4 is true, and why an equation like 2 + 6 = 5 + 3 makes sense.
How to use it
For true/false, have students find the value on each side and compare. For “make it true,” they find the number that balances both sides. This deepens missing addends and fact families.
👩🏫 Teacher note
The big idea (1.OA.7): the equal sign means both sides have the same value, not 'write the answer.' Equations like 7 = 3 + 4 and 2 + 6 = 5 + 3 stretch that understanding.
🏠 Parent note
The equal sign means both sides are the same. Check the value on each side.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Thinking the equal sign means 'the answer comes next'
- Only checking one side of the equation
Answer Key
Each answer says true/false or gives the missing number.
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