True or False Equations & Equal Sign Worksheets
Category: Education / Math Worksheets
30 leveled true or false equation worksheets for grades 1-3, with posters, task cards, quick checks and answer keys, in color and ink saver, A4 and US Letter.
Watch the equal sign finally click: children solve both sides, decide if a number sentence is true or false, fix the false ones and balance equations with a friendly little scale as their guide.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 1 ZIP download with 4 PDF files + a 2-page print guide
• FULL COLOR, US Letter size, 58 pages
• FULL COLOR, A4 size, 58 pages
• INK SAVER (black and white), US Letter size, 58 pages
• INK SAVER (black and white), A4 size, 58 pages
• Print guide: which file to use, how to print, page finder, words explained
30 WORKSHEETS IN 6 LEVELS
• Level 1: numbers to 10
• Level 2: numbers to 20
• Level 3: numbers to 50
• Level 4: numbers to 100
• Level 5: numbers to 1,000
• Level 6: challenge with three numbers on a side and multiplication facts
THE SAME 5 WORKSHEET TYPES IN EVERY LEVEL
• Cut & Paste (addition): big TRUE / FALSE cards, easy for small hands to cut. The cards match the answers exactly, so a leftover card means "check again". No scissors? Students simply write TRUE or FALSE in the box.
• Circle True or False (subtraction): 12 number sentences, no cutting
• Mixed Up! Cut & Paste: addition and subtraction, with the answer on either side of the equal sign
• Fix It!: find the false number sentences and change one number to make them true
• Balance It!: find the missing number so both sides have the same value
ALSO INCLUDED
• 2 anchor posters: "The equal sign means THE SAME AS" and "True or False? Check it in 3 steps"
• Let's Learn page with worked examples of the most common mistakes (like 8 + 4 = 12 + 5)
• 24 task cards for math centers + recording sheet
• 6 Quick Checks (one per level, 8 points each) for progress monitoring
• Class tracker, student tracker (My Balance Path) and Equal Sign Expert awards
• Teacher guide with a level map and ideas for whole group, small groups, centers, homework and sub plans
• Answer keys for every worksheet, Quick Check, task card and the Let's Learn page. Every problem was checked twice.
PERFECT FOR
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms (Level 6 suits strong 2nd graders and 3rd graders)
• Math centers, small groups, morning work and early finishers
• Homework, sub plans and test prep
• Homeschool families
• Intervention and progress monitoring
SKILLS PRACTICED
• Meaning of the equal sign; true and false equations (1.OA.D.7)
• Finding an unknown number in an equation (1.OA.D.8)
• Adding and subtracting within 20, 100 and 1,000 (2.OA.B.2, 2.NBT.B.5, 2.NBT.B.7)
• Multiplication facts on the challenge level (3.OA.C.7)
HOW TO USE
1. Download the ZIP file and open it.
2. Read the print guide and pick the PDF that matches your paper (US Letter or A4) and your printer (color or ink saver).
3. Start with the posters and the Let's Learn page.
4. Give each student the level that fits, and use the Quick Check to decide when to move up.
HOW TO PRINT
• Print at "Actual size" or 100% scale.
• Regular printer paper works for worksheets. Card stock (65 lb / 176 gsm) is best for task cards and awards.
• Use the INK SAVER file to print in black and white.
• Pages can go into dry-erase sleeves to use again and again.
PLEASE NOTE
• This is a digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
• Colors may look a little different on different screens and printers.
• For personal and single-classroom use only. Please do not resell, share or upload the files.
• The illustrations were drawn by the shop owner using code. The worksheet text and math problems were written with the help of AI and checked by computer, so every answer key is correct.
Questions? Please send me a message before you buy and I will be happy to help!