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Missing Addend – Addition Puzzle Pack

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    Updated:  07 May 2026

Build simple addition skills with this missing addend puzzle pack.

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  9 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  3

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teaching resource

Missing Addend – Addition Puzzle Pack

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 May 2026

Build simple addition skills with this missing addend puzzle pack.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  9 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  3

Build simple addition skills with this missing addend puzzle pack.

Missing Addend Puzzle Pack

This missing addend worksheet pack includes 3 differentiated puzzles in which students will glue the missing addend puzzle piece in the appropriate square needed to complete the addition sentence. When the student correctly identifies all 9 missing addends, they will see a fun picture on their worksheet! 

Through this activity, students demonstrate the ability to complete addition equations up to 20. 

Missing Addend Worksheet: Scaffolding + Extension Tips 

In addition to individual student work time, use this worksheet as a:

  • Math center activity
  • Post-lesson exit ticket 
  • Homework assignment
  • Whole-class review (via smartboard)

The worksheets in this pack are differentiated to meet your students where they are at. Students who need extra support can refer to a number line or manipulatives to help them visualise the missing addend. 

A Variety of Ways to Prepare This Resource

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to open the PDF for this resource.

An answer key is also included with this download. Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.  You can also use page 1 of this worksheet as a sustainable activity! Print a few copies on cardstock and slip them into dry-erase sleeves. Students can record their answers to the missing addend equations with a dry erase marker, then erase and reuse. 

Additionally, project page 1 of the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks.


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