Key Words for Word Problems

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Key Words for Word Problems
By Cheryl

I originally got this list from mathstories.com but I think that you have to me a member to visit this site.

Addition Words
add
altogether
both
how many
in all
sum
total

Subtraction Words
difference
fewer
how many more
how much more
left
less
minus
need to
remains
subtract
words ending with "er"

Multiplication Words
times
every
at this rate

Division
each

**if anyone has anymore suggestions for division please post them

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