When our students are solving math story problems, I tell them there are many key words that can help them to know whether to add, subtract, multiply, or divide. I thought it would be helpful fo you to see these key words so you can help them if they are unsure. We go over these every morning as part of our morning routine. The key words that tell you to...
ADD:
total, in all , altogether, sum, join, plus, combined, both
SUBTRACT:
difference, minus, left, how many more, how many less, fewer, remain
MULTIPLY:
product, twice, times, multiplied by
DIVIDE:
quotient, split equally, each, split
Sometimes, we do not see these key words and we have to just *think* about what the problem is asking us. I hope you find this helpful!
On another note, we have been working more on subtracting with regrouping this week. It seems that students have a better handle on this. (Thanks for your support at home.) It can take them a little longer if they have not memorized their basic subtraction facts. Students can practice flashcards to help or check out the MATH TRAINER site that is linked up on the left of this screen. Here students can practice their facts. They will be timed and at the end of five minutes it will give a report on how they did...check it out! Even just five minutes a night can help!
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