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The Math Word Problems section is a recent addition to HelpingWithMath.com
and it will be expanded over the next few months.
There is also a page on addition and subtraction word problems here. It covers the
different types of addition and subtraction situations that students (especially
around 1st Grade) might encounter.

There will be problems that include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,

fractions, measurement, and more. The links below are to the various mathematical
word problems pages that have be added so far.
Word Problems with Multiplication and Division
Multi-step Word Problems
Converting Metric Units of Measurement
Money Word Problems
Your children's reading ability may impact their understanding of the problem.
Discuss with them any language or vocabulary they may be unfamiliar with. It is
always good to have a dictionary handy.

Solving Math Word Problems

Solving word problems can be both a challenging and rewarding (like many things
that are challenging!) activity. They help students to see math in the real world and
they encourage and give reason for them to learn the underlying concepts and
operations.
Below are some tips and techniques that can help with solving word problems.

Read the question carefully. Depending on the complexity and

length of the problem, it may require at least one re-reading.
Take your time. This is perhaps easier to say than it is to do,
especially if you are taking a test of being assessed against the clock.
Nevertheless, time taken to fully understand a problem can made up by more
quickly solving it.
Highlight key words, language, and phrases. Underline or use a
 highlighter pen. Take notes in the margin.
Ignore irrelevant information. Sometimes information that does not
relate directly to the problem is included. Score out such information so it
does not cause confusion.
Complete all the steps. In some multi-step word problems there can
be a temptation to stop before all the steps are complete. For example, with
"..how much is left?" type questions, the hard part is finding how much has
been used, and since it takes so long to work this out, the final subtraction
from the original total step can be forgotten.
Write your answer in full. For example, if the question is "How
many runs did John score?"; answer "John scored 8 runs." Do not just write
"8".
Show your working. This will help when you check your answer
and, even if you get the final solution wrong, you might get credit for your
correct steps and calculations.
Check to see if your answer makes sense. Ask yourself whether
your answer should be bigger or smaller than the number you started with?
Check that it is.
You will find a listing of math word problem worksheets here.

http://www.helpingwithmath.com/by_subject/word_problems/wor_worksheets.htm

Word Problem Worksheets

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The Word Problem Worksheets listed below will provide help for students who
need to practice solving math word problems.

Before working through the worksheets, discuss with your children any phrases or
vocabulary that they may be unsure of. Try to make a dictionary available that they
can refer to if they need it.
This Word Problem Worksheet page is a recent addition to HelpingWithMath.com.
There will be lots more worksheets added over the next few months.
Word problems
Addition and subtraction
Word Problems - Adding To/ Taking From (5-pages with 30
questions)
Word Problem - Joining/ Taking Apart and Comparing (8-pages
with 48 questions)
Converting Metric Units
Distance Word Problems Worksheet - Converting between mm,
cm, m, & km
Metric Mass Word Problems Worksheet - Converting between
mg, g, & kg
Converting Metric Units of Measurement - Post-assessment (10
questions)
Mixed
Various Word Problems
Money
Word Problems: Decimals Worksheet - with addition, subtraction,
multiplication, & division
Word Problems: Multi-step
Word Problems: Money With Fractions
Word Problems: Money - Post-assessment (8 questions)
Multi-step
Multi-Step Word Problems
Multi-Step Word Problems : Challenging
Multiplication and Division
Division Word Problems Worksheet (2 Pages)
Multiplication Word Problems Worksheet (2 Pages)
Multiplication Word Problems: Product Unknown : Product
Unknown
Multiplication Word Problems: Set Size Unknown : Set Size
Unknown
Multiplication Word Problems: Multiplier Unknown : Multiplier
Unknown
Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Time
 Time Word Problems Worksheet - Elapsed time and converting
between minutes and hours

Click the links above to open the worksheets in a new window. Each worksheet
has a Print button and an option to view answers. You will find help on how to
solve math word problems here.