Key Words in Addition and Subtraction Problems

The video tutorial discusses the use of keywords in addition and subtraction word problems. It explains how keywords can serve as clues to determine whether to add or subtract, but emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of the problem. The tutorial provides a list of common addition and subtraction keywords and illustrates their use through various examples. It also warns about trick keywords that may mislead students and stresses the need for careful analysis of each problem.

What is the primary role of keywords in math word problems?

• To make the problem longer

• To provide the answer directly

• To indicate the mathematical operation required

• To confuse the reader

Which keyword typically suggests an addition operation?

• Fewer

• Remain

• Combined

• Left

If a word problem asks 'how many more', what operation is likely needed?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

In the context of word problems, what does the keyword 'total' imply?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

When faced with the keyword 'left' after a transaction, what should you consider doing?

• Subtracting

• Adding

• Dividing

• Multiplying

What should you do when a keyword suggests an operation that doesn't fit the context of the problem?

• Ignore the problem

• Follow the keyword blindly

• Think critically about the real-life context

• Guess the operation

How can the word 'combined' in a word problem best be interpreted?

• To add amounts together

• To divide amounts

• To subtract amounts

• To multiply amounts

What does the keyword 'difference' indicate in a math word problem?

• None of the above

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

In a problem mentioning 'how many fewer', which operation is suggested?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

When a problem involves combining quantities, such as 'all together', what is the likely operation?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication