Decoding Key Words in Math Word Problems

This video tutorial explains how to identify the correct mathematical operations to use in word problems by recognizing specific keywords associated with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of the problem and provides examples of common keywords for each operation. The video concludes with a reminder to consider the real-life context of word problems.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Practicing multiplication tables

• Learning geometry

• Understanding word problem terminologies

• Solving algebraic equations

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which of the following is a common keyword for addition?

• Product

• Sum

• Difference

• Quotient

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

If a word problem asks 'how many in all', which operation should you use?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Which keyword often confuses students into thinking they should add, but actually means to subtract?

• Total

• How many more

• Product

• Share

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

Which of the following is a keyword for multiplication?

• Sum

• Difference

• Product

• Quotient

In the context of geometry, what does 'area' refer to?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

What does the term 'cubed' mean?

• Multiplying a number by itself three times

• Adding a number three times

• Subtracting a number three times

• Dividing a number by three

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

Which keyword is commonly used in division problems?

• Difference

• Quotient

• Product

• Sum

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What should you consider besides keywords when solving word problems?

• The context of the problem

• The complexity of the problem

• The length of the problem

• The number of keywords

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B