Addition Word Problems

What are Addition Word Problems?

• An addition word problem is a short story that ends with a math question.
• Instead of just seeing, you might read about 5 birds in a tree and 2 more flying over to join them.
• Your job is to find the " math clues" in the story to find the total.

How to Solve a Word Problem Use the R.U.D.E. method to be a math superstar:

1. Read: Read the whole story carefully.
2. Underline: Underline the numbers you see.
3. Draw: Draw a quick picture of the objects.
4. Equation: Write the number sentence () and find the answer.

Look for "Key Words" When you see these words in a story, they are "secret codes" telling you to add:

• In all
• Total
• Altogether
• Plus
• Join
• Both

Practice Story 1: The Cookie Jar

Sam has 4 chocolate chip cookies. His mom gives him 3 sugar cookies. How many cookies does Sam have altogether?

• The Numbers: 4 and 3
• The Key Word: Altogether (Add!)
• The Drawing: 🍪🍪🍪🍪 + 🍪🍪🍪
• The Equation:

Practice Story 2: The Frog Pond

There are 6 frogs sitting on a log. 2 more frogs jump onto the log. How many frogs are on the log in all?

• The Numbers: 6 and 2
• The Key Word: In all (Add!)
• The Drawing: 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 + 🐸🐸
• The Equation:

Why Do We Learn This?

• Real Life: You use this when you count your toys, share snacks, or see how many pencils you have in your bag.
• Reading Skills: It helps you practice reading and understanding what a story is telling you.
• Problem Solving: It teaches you how to take a big problem and break it down into small steps.

Lesson Summary

• Find the numbers in the story.
• Look for key words like "total" or "altogether."
• Draw a picture to help your brain see the groups joining together.