Addition Word Problems

What hints can you look for that tell you to add?

How do you know when to add to solve a story problem? Have you ever noticed certain words that help you know?

Words such as these are clues that tell us to add:

Let's look for one of these clue words when we read the story problem below:

Colin has 5 candy bars. He bought 2 more. How many does he have altogether?

What key word gives you a clue that you will add?

altogether

How many candy bars does Colin have in total?

5 + 2 = 7 candy bars

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