Understanding Story Problems in Math

Wendy·

Math

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Grade Level1st Grade

SubjectMath

Original Prompt

Math story problems to reinforce understanding and reasoning

This learning resource focuses on solving story problems in mathematics, specifically targeting the skills of identifying key clues that indicate whether to use addition or subtraction. It begins by defining story problems, with examples to illustrate both operations. The resource provides a series of practice problems where students identify clue words associated with addition (like 'more' and 'in all') and subtraction (such as 'left' and 'gave away'). Through guided practice, students solve scenarios involving everyday situations, further reinforcing their understanding of how to approach these problems. The document concludes with exit ticket exercises to evaluate learning and an extension challenge that deepens the comprehension of the concepts discussed.