Solving Story Problems

Math

• 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

• counting on
• sum
• plus
• more

Subtraction story problems

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

Vocabulary

• minus
• take away
• difference
• counting backwards

Story problem strategies

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