Word Problems for First Grade Flashcards

Grade 1 · Math · Flashcards

Practice word problem clue words and solving strategies with these flashcards.

Flashcards

Word problem: A math question written as a story that requires reading to solve
Addition clue words: In all, altogether, joined, total, how many in all, got more
Subtraction clue words: Left, how many are left, took away, gave away, fewer, remain
Number sentence: The math equation that solves the word problem, like 4 + 3 = 7
Sum: The answer when you add two numbers
Difference: The answer when you subtract
Sam has 4 books. He gets 5 more. How many in all?: 4 + 5 = 9 books
There are 10 birds. 3 fly away. How many are left?: 10 - 3 = 7 birds
Step 1 of solving a word problem: Read the problem carefully
Step 2 of solving a word problem: Find the numbers in the problem
Step 3 of solving a word problem: Decide if you add or subtract using clue words
Step 4 of solving a word problem: Write the number sentence and solve
There are 6 cats and 3 dogs. How many animals in all?: 6 + 3 = 9 animals