Mastering Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to Mr. Buffington?

• Set up the math

• Solve the math

• Identify what the question is asking

• Check your work

In the first word problem, what is the unimportant information that can be ignored?

• The cost of the ebook

• The fact that the book was good

• The amount of money left for ice cream

• The initial amount of money

What mathematical operation is used to find the difference between two numbers?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

How much money is left after spending $2.99 from $5?

• $3.01

• $4.01

• $1.01

• $2.01

In the second word problem, whose money amounts are we interested in?

• Only Maggie's

• Only Cass's

• Cass's and Maggie's

• Mr. Buffington's

What is the total amount of money Cass and Maggie have together?

• $622.10

• $622.00

• $612.10

• $612.00

What is one method to check your work after solving a word problem?

• Ignoring the problem

• Guessing the answer

• Using rounding and estimating

• Adding random numbers

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

What should you do if your answer does not make sense?

• Ignore it

• Recheck your work

• Ask someone else

• Change the question

What is the final step in solving a word problem?

• Set up the strategy

• Identify the question

• Check your work

• Solve the math