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

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

• 8 cantaloupes

• 5 cantaloupes

• 3 cantaloupes

• 13 cantaloupes

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

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

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

• 9 seashells

• 3 seashells

• 6 seashells

• 12 seashells

What is the sum of 23 and 72 kittens?

• 95 kittens

• 50 kittens

• 100 kittens

• 45 kittens

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

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

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

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

• Decrease

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

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

• 75 degrees

• 68 degrees

• 85 degrees

• 88 degrees