1. Word Problems
Looking for Key Words!

2. Steps for Solving Word Problems
Read the problem twice!
Look for key words!
Draw a picture!
Write a number sentence!
Solve the problem!
Check your answer to see if it makes sense!

3. Addition Word Problems
Total
How many altogether
Sum
How many in all

4. Example of Addition Word Problem
Jason has 22 baseball cards. His mother decided to give him 18 more. How many baseball cards will Jason have in all?
Answer: 40

5. Subtraction Key Words How many more How many less How many fewer
What is the difference
How much change (money)

6. Meet Percy P. Porcupine This is my friend Percy!
Percy is friendly; however, what out for his quills!
Your task is to help Percy solve some word problems using addition and subtraction!

7. Wacky Waldo’s Animal Circus
Wacky Waldo is every bit of his name…WACKY!
He is having some trouble with the animals in his circus!
Your task is to help him solve some word problems and get his circus under control!