word problem key words

Front

What does 'total amount' mean in a word problem?

Back

You should use addition.

Front

If students picked the same amount of oranges over several days, which operation do you use?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

If a dog weighs more now than when it was born, which operation do you use to find the weight gained?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What does the phrase 'how much more' indicate in a word problem?

Back

You must subtract.

Front

What is a word or phrase that tells you which operation to use in a word problem?

Back

Key word.

Front

If a problem asks for the 'total number of items', which operation should you use?

Back

Addition.

Front

What operation do you use if a problem states 'shared equally'?

Back

Division.

Front

In a word problem, if it says 'left over', which operation do you use?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What does 'each' imply in a word problem?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

If a problem states 'combined', which operation should you use?

Back

Addition.