Word Problem Vocabulary

What does the “C” in cubes stand for?

• Circle the key number

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate "What steps do I take?"

• Solve and Check!

What does the “U” in cubes stand for?

• Circle the key number

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate "What steps do I take?"

• Solve and Check!

What does the “B” in cubes stand for?

• Circle the key number

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate "What steps do I take?"

• Solve and Check!

What does the “E” in cubes stand for?

• Circle the key number

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate "What steps do I take?"

• Solve and Check!

What does the “S” in cubes stand for?

• Circle the key number

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate "What steps do I take?"

• Solve and Check!

When I say “sum” is that adding or subtracting?

• Addition

• Subtraction

When I say “How many are left?” is that adding or subtracting?

• Addition

• Subtraction

When I say “fewer” is that adding or subtracting?

• Addition

• Subtraction

When I say “increased by” is that adding or subtracting?

• Addition

• Subtraction

When I say “difference” is that adding or subtracting?

• Addition

• Subtraction