Word problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math problem that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, decide what math operation to use (addition, subtraction, etc.), and then solve it.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' means how many are remaining after some have been taken away or removed.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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If you have 10 and give away 3, how many do you have left?

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7

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' refers to the sum or overall amount when you combine different quantities.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 5 apples and get 3 more, what is the total number of apples?

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8 apples

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'more' mean in a word problem?

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'More' means to add to a quantity.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If there are 4 birds and 2 more come, how many birds are there now?

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6 birds

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'fewer' mean in a word problem?

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'Fewer' means to take away from a quantity.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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If you have 10 candies and eat 3, how many candies do you have left?

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7 candies

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1