Understanding Word Problem Clues

The video tutorial explains how to identify clue words in word problems to determine the necessary arithmetic operation. It covers addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, providing examples for each. The lesson concludes with a summary of clue words for these operations.

What is the purpose of identifying operation words in word problems?

• To ignore unnecessary details

• To identify the mathematical operation needed

• To make the problem more complex

• To rewrite the problem in simpler terms

In the problem about Luca's desserts, which word indicates that you need to add?

• Cookies

• Purchased

• Number

• Total

How many desserts did Luca buy in total?

• Twelve

• Eight

• Ten

• Five

Which word in the problem about cookies and brownies suggests subtraction?

• Cookies

• More

• Difference

• Purchased

How many more cookies did Luca buy compared to brownies?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the problem about splitting students, which operation is suggested by 'equal groups'?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

If a teacher splits 24 students into 3 equal groups, how many students are in each group?

• 9

• 12

• 8

• 6

In the problem about groups of students, which word suggests multiplication?

• Split

• Class

• Of

• Groups