Key Vocabulary for Addition in Word Problems

This video tutorial by Shea Jackson focuses on teaching third and fourth graders how to identify words and phrases in word problems that indicate addition. The video covers several key phrases such as 'in all', 'in total', 'together', 'sum', 'combined', and 'increased by', providing examples for each to help students understand when to add numbers in a problem. The tutorial encourages students to think of other words that might indicate addition and invites them to engage by leaving comments.

What does the phrase 'in all' indicate in a math problem?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.2

If Melanie grew 8 cantaloupes and Mike grew 5, how many did they grow 'in total'?

• 8 cantaloupes

• 5 cantaloupes

• 3 cantaloupes

• 13 cantaloupes

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What action does 'together' suggest in a word problem?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

If Jason found 3 seashells and Fred found 6, how many did they find 'together'?

• 9 seashells

• 3 seashells

• 6 seashells

• 12 seashells

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the sum of 23 and 72 kittens?

• 95 kittens

• 50 kittens

• 100 kittens

• 45 kittens

Tags

CCSS.1.NBT.C.4

CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

What does the word 'sum' suggest in a math problem?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

How many basketball games did Sarah attend 'combined' over two years?

• 5 games

• 8 games

• 3 games

• 2 games

What does 'combined' suggest in a problem about events attended?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What does 'increased by' indicate in a problem involving temperature?

• Decrease

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

If the temperature was 75 degrees and 'increased by' 13 degrees, what was the new temperature?

• 75 degrees

• 68 degrees

• 85 degrees

• 88 degrees

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8