Halloween Math & Reading — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each phrase. Sort it into the correct group: addition clue or subtraction clue.
Addition Clue
in alltotalsum Subtraction Clue
take awayhow many moreleft over Words like 'in all,' 'total,' and 'sum' mean you put numbers together (addition). Words like 'take away,' 'left over,' and 'how many more' mean you find a difference (subtraction).
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 7 witches plus 5 witches equals 12 witches.
7 + 5 = 12. You can break 5 into 3 + 2: add 3 to 7 to make 10, then add 2 more to get 12.
2. 10 candies minus 6 candies equals 4 candies.
10 - 6 = 4. If you had 10 candies and ate 6, only 4 would be left.
3. A witch rides on a broom in the sky.
In Halloween stories, witches are shown flying through the sky on brooms. A broom is used in real life to sweep floors.
4. 8 pumpkins plus 4 pumpkins equals 12 pumpkins.
8 + 4 = 12. You can also think: 8 + 2 makes 10, then 2 more makes 12.
5. Children wear a costume on Halloween night.
On Halloween, kids dress up in costumes to look like characters or creatures. A costume is a special outfit you put on for fun.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. 3 plus 7 equals 10.
True False
3 + 7 = 10. This is a common 'make ten' math fact that helps with bigger problems.
2. A bat is a type of bird.
True False
Bats are actually mammals, not birds. They have fur and feed their babies milk, unlike birds that have feathers and lay eggs.
3. 12 minus 5 equals 6.
True False
12 - 5 equals 7, not 6. If you count back 5 from 12 you get 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.
4. Owls are often seen as Halloween symbols.
True False
Owls are active at night and make spooky hooting sounds, so they are popular Halloween symbols. You often see them on Halloween decorations.