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 the form of a story or a real-life situation.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

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How do you solve a word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the important information. 3. Decide what operation to use (addition, subtraction, etc.). 4. Solve the problem. 5. Check your answer.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation would you use to find out how many toys are left after losing some?

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You would use subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 10 apples and you buy 6 more, how many apples do you have now?

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16 apples.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'left' mean in a word problem?

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'Left' refers to the amount remaining after some have been taken away.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you give away 2 out of 5 candies, how many do you have left?

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You have 3 candies left.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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If you start with 19 toys and lose 9, how do you find out how many you have now?

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You subtract 9 from 19.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total if you make 12 clay monsters and then make 7 more?

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You add 12 and 7 to get 19.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1