Solving Story Problems

Story problems are stories, that you can either read or listen to, which aids you in solving the problem.

Two types of Story Problems

• Addition
• Subtraction

Addition Story Problems

When solving addition story problems, you will solve by finding the "total quantity".

Vocabulary for Addition

• counting on
• sum
• plus
• more

Subtraction Story Problems

When solving subtraction story problems, solve by finding out how many are left when one quantity is removed from the other.

Vocabulary for Subtraction

• minus
• take away
• difference
• counting backward

Story Problem

Story Problem Strategies

• Listen to the story
• Retell the story
• Will there be more or fewer?
• Draw pictures
• Use math tools to help you solve