5th grade Math Addition and Subtraction Assessment

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Math: Addition and Subtraction Assessment

Section 1: Basic Calculation Problems

Total: 15 Points

Solve each addition or subtraction problem. Show your work!

  1. 245+128=245+128= ______
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  2. 367−149=367−149= ______
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  3. 189+276=189+276= ______
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  4. 421−207=421−207= ______
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  5. 134+358=134+358= ______
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  6. 500−283=500−283= ______
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  7. 276+199=276+199= ______
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  8. 450−168=450−168= ______
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  9. 327+85=327+85= ______
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  10. 491−326=491−326= ______
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  11. 208+176=208+176= ______
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  12. 384−157=384−157= ______
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  13. 415+79=415+79= ______
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  14. 500−419=500−419= ______
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  15. 233+267=233+267= ______
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Section 2: Simple Word Problems

Total: 10 Points

Read each problem carefully. Write the equation and solve.
News Context: Our town is collecting canned food for the community food bank.

  1. On Monday, the food bank had 312 cans. On Tuesday, they received 145 more cans. How many cans do they have now?
    Equation:
    Answer: ______ cans
  2. The goal was to collect 500 cans. So far, they have collected 287 cans. How many more cans are needed to reach the goal?
    Equation:
    Answer: ______ cans
  3. A volunteer brought in 129 cans in the morning and 256 cans in the afternoon. How many cans did the volunteer bring in all day?
    Equation:
    Answer: ______ cans
  4. The food bank started with 400 cans. They gave out 178 cans to families in need. How many cans are left?
    Equation:
    Answer: ______ cans
  5. During a school drive, students brought in 215 cans. Parents brought in 192 cans. How many total cans came from the school drive?
    Equation:
    Answer: ______ cans

Section 3: Slightly Challenging Word Problems

Total: 15 Points

Think about the steps. You may need to add and subtract. Show your work!
Same News Context: Our town’s food drive continues.

  1. The food bank had 320 cans. They received a donation of 145 cans, but then gave out 90 cans to a shelter. How many cans are left?
    Step 1:
    Step 2:
    Answer: ______ cans
  2. On Saturday, volunteers collected 238 cans. On Sunday, they collected 175 cans. Their goal for the weekend was 500 cans. How many more cans did they need to reach their weekend goal?
    Step 1:
    Step 2:
    Answer: ______ cans
  3. A company donated 300 cans. The food bank already had 425 cans. If they give out 150 cans to families, how many will remain?
    Step 1:
    Step 2:
    Answer: ______ cans
  4. Last week, the food bank had 600 cans. They gave out 215 cans on Monday and 187 cans on Wednesday. How many cans are left?
    Step 1:
    Step 2:
    Answer: ______ cans
  5. A scout troop collected 134 cans. Another troop collected 118 cans. They combined them and gave 75 cans directly to a soup kitchen. How many cans went to the food bank?
    Step 1:
    Step 2:
    Answer: ______ cans

Great effort! Check your work before turning it in.

Answer Key

Section 1: Basic Calculation Problems

  1. 373
  2. 218
  3. 465
  4. 214
  5. 492
  6. 217
  7. 475
  8. 282
  9. 412
  10. 165
  11. 384
  12. 227
  13. 494
  14. 81
  15. 500

Section 2: Simple Word Problems

  1. 457
  2. 213
  3. 385
  4. 222
  5. 407

Section 3: Slightly Challenging Word Problems

  1. 375
  2. 87
  3. 575
  4. 198
  5. 177
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