Halloween Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 3 pumpkins plus 4 pumpkins equals 7 pumpkins.
3 + 4 = 7. Adding 3 pumpkins and 4 pumpkins together gives 7 pumpkins in all.
2. A ghost says boo!
In Halloween stories and traditions, ghosts are said to shout 'Boo!' to scare people.
3. 5 bats plus 2 bats equals 7 bats.
5 + 2 = 7. Adding 5 bats and 2 bats together gives 7 bats in all.
4. A witch stirs her cauldron.
A cauldron is a large round pot used for boiling. In Halloween stories, witches stir magical potions in their cauldrons.
5. 6 candies plus 3 candies equals 9 candies.
6 + 3 = 9. Adding 6 candies and 3 candies together gives 9 candies in all.
6. There are more ghosts than bats. There are 8 ghosts. So there are fewer than 8 bats.
If there are 8 ghosts and there are more ghosts than bats, then the number of ghosts is 8 or more — so 8 is the minimum count.
7. The full moon shines on Halloween night.
The full moon is a classic Halloween image. Its bright glow lights up the night sky, making it a symbol of spooky October nights.
8. 2 spiders plus 5 spiders equals 7 spiders.
2 + 5 = 7. Adding 2 spiders and 5 spiders together gives 7 spiders in all.
9. A vampire has two sharp fangs.
Vampires in stories are known for their two sharp fangs, which they use to bite and drink blood.
Part B: Halloween Match
Draw a line to match each Halloween item on the left to its description on the right.
1. Draw a line to match.
Bat
→ Flies at night
Spins a web
Jack-o-lantern
→ A carved pumpkin
Flies at night
Spider
→ Spins a web
A witch rides this
Broomstick
→ A witch rides this
A carved pumpkin
Each Halloween item is matched with its description: a bat flies at night, a jack-o-lantern is a carved pumpkin, a spider spins a web, and a broomstick is what a witch rides.