Word Problem Keywords

Math Medium 16 words 0 plays

A blank worksheet displays word problem scenarios with mathematical operations on a student's workspace.
KDPDNFEWERAT
GEESEASHNLSN
NCECUNWHTDIE
IRAYNMIOADEI
NECHREGBERPT
IAHEBERSMREO
ASPCTFAEOOAU
MELHTEUDFICQ
EDEVRRUZAFER
RRTCECIWTOIM
TQNNTTOTALID
JIHOELBUODSE
  • ALTOGETHER
  • COMBINED
  • DECREASED
  • DIFFERENCE
  • DOUBLE
  • EACH
  • FEWER
  • INCREASED
  • PER
  • PRODUCT
  • QUOTIENT
  • REMAINING
  • SHARE
  • SUM
  • TOTAL
  • TWICE

Word problems get a lot easier once you know which words signal which operation. This puzzle hides the clue words teachers point out, like sum and altogether for adding, or difference and fewer for subtracting. It's a smart review for any elementary student who freezes up at story problems. Solve it in the browser or print it as a reference sheet.

Word Problem Keywords Word Search Answer Key

Checking a finished sheet, or stuck on the last word? The Word Problem Keywords Word Search Answer Key marks all 16 hidden words in the grid and lists the row, column and direction each one starts from. It prints on its own sheet, so you can hand out the puzzle and keep the answers.

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