Steps to solving word problems
1. Identify the question
-Most times the question is found at the end of the problem
2. Determine what information you need
-Look for your clue words to tell you what operation to perform
-List the info needed because sometimes there is unneccesary information in the problem
3.Make a plan
4. Solve the problem
-Show your work!
5.Check your work
- If you add to solve the problem, subtract to check your work
- If you subtract to solve the problem, add to check your work
- If you multiply to solve the problem, divide to check your work
- If you divide to solve the problem, multiply to check your work
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