Word Problem Vocabulary

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Is this problem asking you to add or subtract? Spiderman saved 49 lives on Friday and 23 lives on Saturday. How many lives did he save in all?

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Add (+)

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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Is this problem asking you to add or subtract? Ms. Lansden had 47 boxes of crayons. He gave 19 boxes to his students. How many boxes does he have left?

Back

Subtract (-)

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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Is this problem asking you to add or subtract? There are 10 puppies for sale. 5 puppies are bought. How many puppies remain?

Back

Subtract (-)

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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Is this problem asking you to add or subtract? Emma bought 23 pencils. Ally bought 14 pencils. How many pencils did they buy altogether?

Back

Add (+)

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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Does join mean to add or subtract?

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Add (+)

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the word 'left' mean in a math problem?

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It usually means to subtract.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does 'altogether' mean in a math problem?

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It usually means to add.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 5 apples and you buy 3 more, how many apples do you have now?

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8 apples (Add)

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If you have 10 candies and you give away 4, how many candies do you have left?

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6 candies (Subtract)

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'remain' mean in a math problem?

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It usually means to subtract.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6