Problem Solving Operation Words Poster

Overview:

This poster displays key words and phrases associated with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, helping students identify the operation needed in word problems.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognise the key words and phrases that indicate each mathematical operation.
• Improve problem-solving skills by linking words to the correct operation.
• Enhance understanding of how word problems are structured in mathematics.

How the Activity Works:

The poster highlights terms commonly found in word problems, such as "and", "altogether", "more" (for addition), "difference", "minus" (for subtraction), "times", "product" (for multiplication), and "groups of", "each" (for division). Students can refer to the poster when solving word problems to quickly identify which operation to use.

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