Underwater Math Quiz

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving addition or subtraction?

• Ignore the problem

• Start calculating immediately

• Identify keywords

• Guess the operation

Which of the following keywords suggests that you should add?

• Remain

• Combined

• Difference

• Fewer

Which keyword indicates that subtraction is needed?

• Altogether

• Plus

• Increased by

• Subtract

In the example problem, how many hot lunches were served in total on Monday and Tuesday?

• 384

• 417

• 801

• 1001

What should you do if you encounter the keyword 'in all' in a word problem?

• Multiply the numbers

• Divide the numbers

• Add the numbers

• Subtract the numbers