Word Problem Key Words (1).

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What does the word 'remain' mean in a word problem?

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It means to find out how many are left after some have been taken away.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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If Gabe had 13 cars and raced 6, how many cars does he have left?

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13 - 6 = 7

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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

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It indicates that you need to subtract to find out how many are remaining.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation do you use for the key word 'total'?

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Addition.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What operation do you use for the key word 'fewer'?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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Which key word tells you to add?

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Total, in all.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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Which key word tells you to subtract?

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Fewer, longer, taller, and other 'er' words.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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If Tom had 15 baseball cards and gave away 6, how many does he have now?

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15 - 6 = 9

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What does 'in all' mean in a word problem?

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It means to add everything together.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the result of 13 - 6?

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7.

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CCSS.1.OA.C.6