Word Problems

Front

What operation should you use when the problem has the word 'AND' in between two numbers?

Back

Addition

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

What are the terms 'Spent', 'Sold', and 'Gave away' classified as in word problems?

Back

Action words or verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

In the UPS solving method, what does 'U' represent?

Back

The number of unknowns in the problem

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

Front

How can you determine if a word problem is a 1-step or 2-step problem?

Back

Identify the number of operations needed to solve the problem.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Front

What is the number sentence for the total number of cupcakes made by Sam and Kate?

Back

180 + 180 = ___

Tags

CCSS.2.OA.A.1

Front

What does the term 'total' imply in a word problem?

Back

It indicates that you need to combine quantities.

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully and identify the question being asked.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Front

What does the word 'left' indicate in a word problem?

Back

It often implies subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

What is the significance of keywords in word problems?

Back

Keywords help identify the operations needed to solve the problem.

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

How do you approach a word problem with multiple operations?

Back

Break it down into smaller parts and solve each part step by step.

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.3