1. Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

2. FOCUS QUESTION: How do I solve addition and subtraction word problems? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

3. To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

4. FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue words for addition? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

5. Clue words for addition: 1.How many in all? 2.How many altogether? 3.Total 4.Sum Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

6. FOCUS QUESTION: What are some clue words for subtraction? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

7. Clue words for subtraction: 1.How many more? 2.How many less? 3.How many fewer? 4.What is the difference? 5.How much change? (money) 6.Take away Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

8. Let’s try solving some problems using our 5 steps. Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott

9. Problem 1: William has 72 crayons. Roger has 18 crayons. If Roger gives all of his crayons to William, how many crayons will William have? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

10. Problem 2: Heather has 60 oranges. Russell takes 35 away. How many oranges will Heather have left? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

11. Problem 3: Henry has 42 bananas. Earl gives Henry 9 more. How many bananas does Henry have in all? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

12. Problem 4: Sean had 55 blocks. 29 were eaten by a hippopotamus. How many blocks does Sean have left? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

13. Problem 5: Phillip weighs 57 pounds. Elizabeth weighs 54 pounds. How much lighter is Elizabeth than Philip? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

14. Problem 6: Janet has 57 apples. She finds another 95. How many apples does Janet have in all? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

15. Problem 7: Pamela has 50 gumballs. She gives 17 to Karen. How many gumballs will Pamela have left? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

16. Problem 8: Earl has 92 stickers. Thomas takes 53 away. How many stickers will Earl have? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott To solve a word problem…. 1.Underline the question 2.Circle the clue words 3.Decide on the operation 4.Solve the problem 5.Check your work

17. How did you do? Copyright © 2013 Kelly Mott