Clue Words for Math Operations

Front

What operation does the word 'minus' indicate in math?

Back

Subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

Front

What operation is suggested by the word 'groups' in a mathematical context?

Back

Multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.2A

CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

Front

What does the term 'difference' refer to in math operations?

Back

The result of subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What operation is represented by the word 'product'?

Back

Multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

Front

What does the phrase 'fewer than' imply in a mathematical expression?

Back

Subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

What is the mathematical operation for 'sum'?

Back

Addition.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

What does the term 'total' indicate in math?

Back

Addition.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

What operation is indicated by the word 'increased by'?

Back

Addition.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

What does 'decreased by' mean in a mathematical context?

Back

Subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

Front

What operation does the word 'times' refer to?

Back

Multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.5.MD.B.2