First Grade Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a math question that is written in words instead of numbers. It tells a story and asks you to find a solution.

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How do you solve a word problem?

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To solve a word problem, read the problem carefully, identify the important information, write an equation, and then solve it.

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What does 'join' mean in a word problem?

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'Join' means to add more to what you already have.

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If a tree has 5 birds and 6 more join, how many birds are there now?

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5 + 6 = 11 birds.

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What does 'how many more' mean in a word problem?

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'How many more' asks you to find the difference between two amounts.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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If Mia has 9 jars and buys some more to have 18, how many jars did she buy?

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9 + ? = 18, so she bought 9 jars.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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'Total' means the final amount after adding or combining numbers.