Key Terms for Solving Word Problems

The video tutorial covers essential keywords for mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and equals. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these keywords to solve application problems effectively. The tutorial also clarifies the use of the word 'and' in math problems, explaining that it doesn't always imply addition. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide to solving word problems, highlighting the need to understand the problem, plan, estimate, solve, state the answer, and check the work.

What does the keyword 'sum' indicate in mathematical operations?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

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Which operation is suggested by the keyword 'product'?

• None of the above

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

If you encounter 'less' in a problem, what operation should you consider?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

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What does the keyword 'quotient' imply?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

In the context of operations, what does 'double' mean?

• Add two

• Multiply by two

• Divide by two

• Subtract two

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

What does the word 'and' typically indicate in a mathematical context?

• It specifies items to be used

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

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What should you do first when solving a word problem?

• Read the problem carefully

• Estimate the answer

• Draw a picture

• Solve the problem

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What is the purpose of drawing a picture when solving a word problem?

• To make the problem look nice

• To help visualize the problem

• None of the above

• To distract from the problem

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Why is it important to check your work after solving a problem?

• None of the above

• To spend more time on the problem

• To find more problems

• To ensure the answer makes sense

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Why is it crucial to understand the problem before attempting to solve it?

• To ensure correct operations are used

• To avoid solving it entirely

• To make solving faster

• To guess the answer

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