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Math Word Problem Strategies – Student Cheat Sheet

Students compare addition and subtraction strategies using number facts, visual models and two-digit examples. Printable reference sheets keep the methods available during problem solving.
Grades
Grades 1–2, Grades 4–6
Pages
2
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Apr 05, 2022

Subject
Math, Addition and Subtraction
Topic
Addition strategies, Subtraction strategies
Resource types
Anchor Charts
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
2.NBT.B.5

Product description

From the author

This resource is a math strategy cheat sheet that students can utilize when solving word problems. Word problems can be tricky for students because they forget about the different strategies they can use to solve the world problems.

All you need to do is print off these cheat sheets and let students add them to their math notebooks. When working on a problem, students can pull out this resource guide and determine which strategy will help them most.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify and name common addition and subtraction strategies, such as number lines, ten frames, fact families, and tens rods and units

  • Compare how different strategies reach the same answer for a given addition or subtraction fact

  • Extend a place-value strategy (tens rods and units, a 120 chart) from a single-digit fact to a two-digit addition or subtraction problem

Teaching tips

  • Introduce a few methods at a time and ask learners to explain the representations.

  • Compare the examples that use the same fact before moving to different numbers.

  • Pair the reference with separate word problems; the sheet itself uses numerical examples.

Skills covered

  • Recognizing calculation strategies

  • Comparing representations

  • Using place value in addition and subtraction

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

Does the sheet include word problems to solve?

No. It illustrates calculation strategies with numerical examples. Supply separate word problems if you want learners to apply the strategies in context.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 2.NBT.B.5

Core concepts

  • Addition strategies

  • Subtraction strategies

  • Number sense

  • Place value

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