Word Problem Key Words

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What does 'sum' mean?

Back

To add.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'decrease' mean?

Back

To subtract.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

If a word problem says 'more than', what operation do you use?

Back

Add.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Front

If a word problem says 'left', what operation do you use?

Back

Subtract.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

Kailyn has 743 candles and uses 319. How many does she have left?

Back

424 candles (743 - 319 = 424).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

Front

Bella weighed 11 pounds at birth and now weighs 36 pounds. How much weight did she gain?

Back

25 pounds (36 - 11 = 25).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Front

What operation do you use when you see the word 'total'?

Back

Add.

Front

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

Back

Subtract.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Front

If a problem states 'combined', what should you do?

Back

Add.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What does 'difference' mean in math?

Back

To subtract.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2