word problem key words

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Quotient means to...

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divide

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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Total in question with groups means to...

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multiply

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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Difference means to...

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subtract

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Same number in a problem means to...

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multiply or divide

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

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Left or remaining in the question means to...

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subtract or divide

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What does 'add' mean in a word problem?

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To combine two or more quantities.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'subtract' mean in a word problem?

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To take one quantity away from another.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'multiply' mean in a word problem?

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To find the total of one number taken multiple times.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What does 'divide' mean in a word problem?

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To split a quantity into equal parts.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If a problem says 'each', what operation might you use?

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Multiply.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3