Math Word Problem Strategies – Student Cheat Sheet

- Grades
- Grades 1–2, Grades 4–6
- Pages
- 2
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- 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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