Grade 1 Math · Addition Within 20

Grade 1 Addition Within 20 Practice Test

Build addition fluency with five 10-question practice tests covering number bonds, make-a-ten strategies, missing addends, and simple word problems.

Addition Within 20 Practice Tests

These Grade 1 math practice tests help students add within 20 using counting on, number bonds, doubles, make-a-ten strategies, equations, and simple story problems. Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations.

Skills covered

  • Adding numbers within 10 and within 20
  • Using number bonds and make-a-ten strategies
  • Finding missing addends in equations
  • Recognizing doubles and equivalent sums
  • Solving joining and combining word problems

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Encourage students to draw counters, use a number line, or break an addend apart when a sum is difficult. Open the solution after answering, then explain the strategy before moving to the next test.

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Grade 1 Addition Within 20 Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 1 practice test on addition within 20, with answers and explanations.

Choose one answer for each question. Open the solution after answering to see the correct answer and explanation.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

Ava has 4 crayons and gets 3 more. How many crayons does she have?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 7.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: Join 4 and 3: 4 + 3 = 7 crayons.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 7.

Join 4 and 3: 4 + 3 = 7 crayons.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 6 ducks in a pond. 5 more arrive. How many ducks are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 11.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: Add the arriving ducks: 6 + 5 = 11.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 11.

Add the arriving ducks: 6 + 5 = 11.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Sam has 8 stickers. His friend gives him 7 more. How many stickers does Sam have now?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 15.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: 8 + 7 = 15 stickers.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 15.

8 + 7 = 15 stickers.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A shelf has 9 books. A teacher adds 6 books. How many books are on the shelf?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 15.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: The total is 9 + 6 = 15 books.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 15.

The total is 9 + 6 = 15 books.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 7 red balloons and 5 blue balloons. How many balloons are there altogether?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: Combine the two groups: 7 + 5 = 12 balloons.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 12.

Combine the two groups: 7 + 5 = 12 balloons.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Liam builds a tower with 8 blocks and adds 4 blocks. How many blocks are in the tower?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: 8 + 4 = 12 blocks.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 12.

8 + 4 = 12 blocks.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A basket has 5 apples and 9 oranges. How many pieces of fruit are in the basket?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 14.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: Add 5 apples and 9 oranges: 5 + 9 = 14.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 14.

Add 5 apples and 9 oranges: 5 + 9 = 14.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 10 students on one bus and 7 on another. How many students are on both buses?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 17.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: 10 + 7 = 17 students.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 17.

10 + 7 = 17 students.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Mia reads 6 pages in the morning and 8 pages at night. How many pages does she read?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 14.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: Add the two reading amounts: 6 + 8 = 14 pages.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 14.

Add the two reading amounts: 6 + 8 = 14 pages.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A farmer has 11 hens and gets 5 more. How many hens does the farmer have?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 16.

  1. Read the equation or story: Identify the numbers being joined or added together.
  2. Use an addition strategy: 11 + 5 = 16 hens.
  3. Check the total: The correct choice is 16.

11 + 5 = 16 hens.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 1 addition within 20

What does addition within 20 mean?

It means joining two numbers so that their sum is 20 or less. Students practice facts such as 8 + 6 and 12 + 7.

How many questions are in each practice test?

Each mini test contains 10 multiple-choice questions. The complete page includes five mini tests and 50 questions in total.

What is a make-a-ten strategy?

A make-a-ten strategy breaks an addend apart so one number reaches 10 first. For example, 8 + 6 can become 8 + 2 + 4, which equals 14.