Word Problem Key Words

Front

What is the operation used to find the total number of players when there are multiple teams with the same number of players?

Back

Multiplication

Front

How do you calculate the total amount of a resource used over a period of time when the daily usage is known?

Back

Multiply the daily usage by the number of days.

Front

What operation would you use to find the average of a total distance run over a number of weeks?

Back

Division

Front

If you want to find out how much more money is needed to reach a specific goal, which operation would you use?

Back

Subtraction

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total number of items needed when each item requires a certain number of resources?

Back

Multiply the number of items by the resources needed per item.

Front

What is the key word that indicates you should add quantities together in a word problem?

Back

Total or combined.

Front

In a word problem, what does the term 'each' typically suggest about the operation to use?

Back

It often suggests multiplication.

Front

What is the difference between multiplication and addition in the context of word problems?

Back

Multiplication is used for groups of equal size, while addition is used for combining different quantities.

Front

How can you identify a division problem in a word problem?

Back

Look for phrases like 'average per' or 'per person'.

Front

What does the term 'how many more' indicate in a word problem?

Back

It indicates that subtraction should be used.