Word Problems and Mental Strategies — Quiz
1.
Use near-doubles to solve: 6 + 7 = ?
2.
Which key word tells you to SUBTRACT in a word problem?
3.
Use the making tens strategy to solve: 9 + 6 = ?
4.
A bag had 40 marbles. Sam added 25 more. Then he gave 18 away. How many marbles are in the bag now?
5.
Explain the making tens strategy in your own words and give an example.
6.
Write your own two-step word problem using addition and subtraction. Solve it showing both steps.