Math key words

When working with word problems, a good place to start is to identify which operation you need to use. Students can often figure this out by looking for some key vocabulary words that indicate the...

Keywords don't focus on context. This post gives four reasons why using keywords for math word problems fails students. Free poster included.

I am going to have this poster about math key words up in my classroom. I think that it is an important resource for the students to be able to look at when they are unsure what each of the many different symbols mean.

Words Used in Math Word Problems Key Words Used in Math Word Problems Addition Add All together Altogether And Combined How many in all How much In all Increased by Plus Sum Together Total Subtraction Minus Lost Change Difference Fewer Fewer than How many are loft Need to Reduce Subtract Take away Remain Multiplication By Double Every Factor of Increased by Multiplied by Of Product Times Triple Division As much Cut up Each group has Equal sharing Half How many in each Parts Per Percent…

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Does your child have difficulty with word problems in math? One way to build an understanding of word problems in math is to understand the language that is used. Understanding key words and phrases can help students decipher what a word problem is asking them to do. For example, words like "sum," "difference," "product," and "quotient" indicate specific mathematical operations. Additionally, phrases like "more than," "less than," "twice as many as," and "shared equally" provide important…

Use this resource to create large, vivid, and beautiful math bulletin board posters! You can create these anchor charts with any printer! Great posters for any middle school or upper elementary mat…

A poster that features a range of vocabulary linked to multiplication. We also have similar posters, covering addition, subtraction and division.

Facebook0Tweet0Pin0 Most students sigh at the sight of a story problem. Why? Because they require both reading and math and often involve multiple computations. This is constantly an area data shows students need to grow in. Here are a couple of tips and a resource you can use to support your students in mastering story problems. 1. Identify Key Words Story problems need to be turned into equations in order to be solved. The only way to do that is to identify the important information. It is…

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Do your students need some help learning those key words when trying to solve word problems? Here is a FREE set of Key Words to use for solving addition and subtraction word problems. (Multiplication and Division Key Words are below) These are a perfect size to hang on your math wall or even on your word wall. Students will be able to tackle word problems with ease using these key words. ******************* Do you need some word problems to practice using key words? Here are some fun and…

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These middle school math posters will look GREAT on your wall and will HELP your students! Our posters are BOLD and VIVID! You can read them from anywhere in your math classroom!