Mastering Addition in Word Problems

Why are addition word problems important?

• They are only for school exams.

• They are useful in everyday life.

• They are not very useful.

• They help us understand multiplication.

What should you listen for when solving word problems?

• The important information.

• The length of the problem.

• The background music.

• The names of people involved.

Which word indicates an addition problem?

• More

• Subtract

• Less

• Divide

What does the word 'all together' signify in a word problem?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

If Miss Strout has 2 chocolate bars and Miss Paik gives her 3 more, how many does she have in total?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the first step in solving the chocolate bar problem?

• Find the total number of chocolate bars.

• Identify the parts and the keyword.

• Subtract the given numbers.

• Multiply the given numbers.

In the chocolate bar problem, what method can be used to solve it?

• Loose parts

• Count on method

• Number line

• All of the above

Miss Park has 5 stuffed animals and Miss Strout has 3. How many do they have in total?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

What keyword in the stuffed animal problem indicates addition?

• All together

• Subtract

• Less

• Divide

What should you do after identifying the parts in a word problem?

• Multiply the parts

• Add the parts

• Subtract the parts

• Ignore the parts