Solve Word Problems Using Addition and Subtraction

In this activity, you will be asked some wordy problems and must use maths to work out the answers.

Example

There are 8 children on a bus.

3 get off.

How many are left?

Answer

This is a subtraction or take away.

8 - 3 = 5

Five children are left.

Don't be put off by all the words, there will be some sort of calculation to do in there somewhere!

Learning how to read a question and work out what sort of calculation is needed is a really important skill. So, if you can get to grips with these, you will be a super maths wizard!

Are you ready to have a go?