Addition and Subtraction Word Problem Worksheets

How to Approach Addition and Subtraction Word Problems - We all think that math is a tricky subject. It has lots of confusing operations and rules. But there is one thing that all students are most afraid of. Word problems! Word problems are hard in themselves, and the part where it requires the translation of English words into Mathematics is confusing and scary! But don't worry! We will make it as easy as possible for you to understand so that you can get past them easily! The first step that you need to take when settling to do word problems is to read the problem entirely. Make sure that you do not start solving the problem before you have read the word problem through. It will cause more confusion than you are all already in. Now, start writing the things that have been provided in the word problem. And figure out what information has not been given to you in the word problem. Next, you have to look for the operation that has to be used in solving the word problem. In math, there are four basic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. If you have a word problem that requires addition, take the sum of all the values, and you will have your answer. If you have a word problem that requires for you to use subtraction, then take out the lesser amount from the larger amount, and you will have your answer! It's easy! You can do it!