Math Refresher: Word Problems

WORD PROBLEMS 

STEPS TO SOLVING WORD PROBLEMS

1. Read the problem carefully.
2. Underline the facts you will need to solve the problem. 
3. Draw a picture, if needed, to help solve the problem. 
4. Write a number sentence for the problem using key words.
5. Solve the problem, show your work. 
6. Check your answer.