Math Buzz Words

Certain words in a story problem will give you clues on what operation to use. What operation should you use when you see the word "total"?

• Addition or Multiplication

• Multiplication or Subtraction

• Subtraction or Division

• Division or Multiplication

What is the answer to an addition problem called?

• Difference

• Number

• Sum

• Equal

Which term indicates that we should add?

• Increased by
• Less than
• Times
• Divided into

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?

• Difference
• Sum
• Quotient
• Product

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Taking the difference of two numbers means that we should ________?

• Combine
• Add
• Subtract
• Compare

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

To double a number means to multiply by what number?

• 3
• 2
• 0
• 4

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

A "quotient" is the answer to what type of math problem?

• Addition
• Division
• Exponential
• Inequality

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

"Six more than 8" means_______:

• 8-6
• 8<6
• 6+8
• 6-8

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Do "4+5" and "5+4" mean the same thing?

• Yes
• No
• Only in special circumstances
• Sometimes

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CCSS.1.OA.B.3

To cut a number in half means to divide by what?

• 4
• 12
• 6
• 2

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A