Which Operation?The four questions that tell you whether to add, subtract,…3rd GradeDo not hunt for key words — they lie. Ask what is happening to the amount.What is happeningOperationSignalJoining two amountsaddaltogether, in total, bothTaking some awaysubtractleft, fewer, how many moreEqual groups joiningmultiplyeach, per, groups ofSplitting into equal partsdivideshared, each gets, how many groups'How many more' means subtract, even though 'more' sounds likeadding. Key words lie.Which Operation?www.littleactivity.com

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Math · 3rd Grade

Which Operation?

The four questions that tell you whether to add, subtract, multiply or divide.

How to use it

Read the problem, then ask the four questions before touching a pencil.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
3rd Grade
Ages
8–9
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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