Draw boxes around any keywords, such as "total" or "all together" Keywords signal to the student what they're expected to do to solve the problem, such as add, subtract, multiply, or divide In some cases, synonyms of these words will be usedWe have to start somewhere, and these addition word problem worksheets are the easiest introduction to using stories to describe math problems These are perfect for first grade or second grade students who have a basic understanding of addition facts and are looking to apply that knowledge to realworld situationsKey Words for Solving Word Problems The hardest part of solving a word problem is actually understanding the problem and determining the operation (or operations) that needs to be performed Listed below are a few of the most commonly used key words in word problems and the operations that they signal Math Key Words For Problem Solving Teaching Resource Teach Starter Keywords for addition word problems ...