Identifying Operations in Word Problems

Amanda Kendrick, a third-grade teacher, explains how to identify key words in word problems to determine the correct mathematical operation. She covers keywords for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing examples for each. The video aims to help students understand how to approach word problems by recognizing these keywords and applying the appropriate operations.

Why is it important for students to identify key words in word problems?

• To understand the story better

• To determine the correct mathematical operation

• To make the problem more interesting

• To improve reading skills

Which of the following words suggests that you should use addition?

• Separate

• Together

• Difference

• Fewer

If a word problem includes the word 'total', which operation is likely needed?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

Which word indicates that subtraction might be the correct operation?

• Share

• Twice

• More than

• Each

What does the word 'fewer' suggest in a word problem?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

Which of these words could indicate multiplication?

• Each

• Difference

• Share

• Fewer

If a problem mentions 'twice', what operation might you use?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

What does the word 'share' suggest in a word problem?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

When you see the word 'separate', which operation should you consider?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

If a problem states 'each' and you know the total, which operation should you use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division