Key Words in Math Word Problems
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3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the word 'half' mean in a math word problem?
To multiply by two.
To add one.
To divide.
To subtract one.
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CCSS.1.G.A.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What operation do you use when you see the word 'difference' in a math word problem?
You add.
You multiply.
You subtract.
You divide.
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CCSS.2.OA.A.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the word 'each' mean in a math word problem?
addition
subtraction
multiplication or division
exponentiation
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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A
CCSS.7.NS.A.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You know the total but you DO NOT need equal groups. What do you do?
Add
Multiply
Subtract
Divide
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CCSS.3.OA.A.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'in total' mean in a math word problem?
To subtract
To multiply
To add
To divide
Tags
CCSS.1.OA.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'left over' mean in a math word problem?
It often indicates addition.
It often indicates multiplication.
It often indicates subtraction.
It often indicates division.
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CCSS.3.OA.A.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the word 'sum' mean in a math word problem?
The result of subtraction.
The result of addition.
The result of multiplication.
The result of division.
Tags
CCSS.5.OA.A.1
CCSS.5.OA.A.2
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