Choosing the Right Operation in Word Problems

What is the primary goal of the Mathemagics series?

• To teach math in a simple way

• To prepare students for exams

• To solve complex equations

• To focus on algebra

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which keywords suggest the use of addition in word problems?

• Divide, quotient

• Add, plus, together

• Subtract, minus

• Multiply, times

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What does 'how much more' typically indicate in a math problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

In math, what does the word 'of' usually signify?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

What operation would you use if you know the total and need to find out how many groups of a certain size can be made?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Which operation is described as breaking a total into equal parts?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

What does the keyword 'ratio' typically indicate in a math problem?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

What is the most common keyword for the equal sign in equations?

• Is

• Sum

• Total

• Product

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

If you are given a total and need to find out the amount per unit, which operation would you likely use?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

When given parts of a whole and asked to combine them, which mathematical operation is typically used?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

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CCSS.5.MD.B.2