Word Problems

Look at all these math signs. Can you name them and say what they mean?

Good! This is a plus sign. It means to add or put the numbers together.

Yes, this is a minus sign. It tells us to subtract the numbers to see what is left.

Correct! This is the equal or equals sign. It means the numbers to its left and the number to its right are equal, or the same.

The meanings of these signs will help us decide if we should add or subtract when we read a word problem. Click the arrow to learn more.