Word Problems T1

There were 10 students in math class. 6 went out into the pod to work. Which number sentence matches the word problem?

• 10 + 6

• 6 - 2

• 10 - 6

• 10 + 6

Mrs. Phillippo has 4 trees in the front yard and 7 trees in the backyard.  How many trees are there altogether?

• 10 trees
• 11 trees
• 12 trees
• 13 trees

I had a pack of gum with 14 pieces.  I gave 3 sticks of gum away in the morning and 7 sticks away in the afternoon.  How many pieces of gum do I have left?

• 2 pieces
• 4 pieces
• 7 sticks
• 10 sticks

Sarah made 8 towers out of legos.  Fred made 4 towers.  How many lego towers are there in all?  (Hint: look at the label as well as the answer)

• 12
• 12 towers
• 10 legos
• 5

Last year we started with 21 students in our class.  3 moved away. 2 new students joined.  How many students did we end the year with?

• 20 boys
• 19 children
• 21 girls
• 20 students

Which key word does NOT tell you to add?

• total

• in all

• left

• more

Which key word does NOT tell you to subtract?

• left

• difference

• remain

• in all

Mrs. Kahoun loves to read. She keeps 8 books in her office and 2 books in her car. How many books does she have in all?

• 8

• 9

• 10

• 11

I have 4 red pencils and 3 green pencils. How many pencils in all?

What would the LABEL be with your answer?

• red

• green

• pencils

• markers

13 teachers were out at recess. 6 went in early. How many teachers are left outside?

What is the LABEL you'd use with your answer?

• teachers

• recess

• outside

• people