Solving Subtraction Word Problems for Grade 3

What type of word problem involves using clues like 'less' or 'minus'?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What does the clue word 'difference' indicate in a word problem?

• None of the above

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

What operation is needed when the problem asks 'how many more'?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

If a word problem uses the term 'less than', what mathematical operation should you consider?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

If there are 14 girls and 12 boys, how many more girls are there?

• 2 boys

• 14 girls

• 2 girls

• 12 boys

What is the difference in number between 52 dogs and 14 cats?

• 52 cats

• 38 cats

• 38 dogs

• 14 dogs

How much faster is a cat running at 30 mph than a mouse running at 8 mph?

• 22 mph

• 18 mph

• 30 mph

• 8 mph

How much less does an emu weigh compared to an ostrich if the emu weighs 120 lbs and the ostrich 300 lbs?

• 220 lbs

• 180 lbs

• 120 lbs

• 300 lbs

In subtraction word problems, what should you always do with your answer?

• Estimate it

• Ignore it

• Double-check it

• Label it

Why is it important to label your answers in word problems?

• To reduce accuracy

• To avoid confusion

• To make it look nice

• To increase complexity