WALT – To solve word problems and show our working. WILF – Write the number sentence you need to use to find the answer.

Q 20 10 10 A = - A class has 20 pupils. One day ten were away. A class has 20 pupils. One day ten were away. How many are left in the school? Important numbers Look at each sentence carefully. Read and highlight the important parts. A class has 20 pupils. Important words One day ten were away. How many are left in the school? 20 10 10 A = -

Q 15 8 7 A = - Mrs. Saleh had a piece of string 15 cm long Mrs. Saleh had a piece of string 15 cm long. She cut off a piece 8 cm long. How much has she left? Important numbers Look at each sentence carefully. Read and highlight the important parts. Mrs. Saleh had a piece of string 15 cm long She cut off a piece 8 cm long. Important words How much has she left? 15 8 7 A = -

Q A 20 4 x 5 = There are 4 apples in a box. There are 4 apples in a box. How many apples are there in 5 boxes? Important numbers Look at each sentence carefully. Read and highlight the important parts. There are 4 apples in a box. How many apples are there in 5 boxes? Important words A 20 4 x 5 =

Q A 10 2 5 . ___ = Two ladybirds have ten spots altogether. Two ladybirds have ten spots altogether. How many spots do they have each? Look at each sentence carefully. Important numbers Read and highlight the important parts. Two ladybirds have ten spots altogether. How many spots do they have each? Important words Ten spots: A 10 2 5 . ___ =