Real-World Math Expressions
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Real-World Math Expressions
🔍 Part 1: Finding Keywords and Numbers
I can identify key information and operation words in story problems.
Maria has 15 stickers. She gives away 6 stickers to her friends. How many stickers does Maria have left?
Write the one-step expression: _______________
✏️ Part 2: Creating Math Expressions
I can translate simple real-world situations into one-step mathematical expressions.
Jake scored 8 points in the first quarter and 12 points in the second quarter. How many total points did he score?
Expression: _______________
Sarah had $25. She bought a book for $9. How much money does she have left?
Expression: _______________
A pizza has 12 slices. The family ate 7 slices. How many slices remain?
Expression: _______________
The temperature was 45°F in the morning. It rose 18°F by afternoon. What was the afternoon temperature?
🎯 Part 3: Explain Your Thinking
I can explain my reasoning when choosing operations to represent word problems.
Expression: _______________
Explain why you chose this operation:
What expression would solve your problem? _______________
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