Key Words in Math Word Problems

When I read the word half in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.1.G.A.3

When I read the phrase take away in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

When I read the phrase share equally in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.2

When I read the phrase increase by in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

When I read the phrase equal groups in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.2

When I read the word separate in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

When I read the phrase distribute evenly in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.2

When I read the phrase groups of in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.2

When I read the phrase equal pieces in a math word problem, I know I need to

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.2

There are 112 dogwood trees currently in the park. Park workers will plant 120 more dogwood trees today. How many more dogwood trees will the park have when the workers are finished ?

• Addition

• Subtraction

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8