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Math Test Taking Tips, Strategies and Clue Words-TAKS

    Math Problems Key Operational Clue Words and Strategies

    Students will be more successful on the TAKS test if they learn to watch for key words and translate those into mathematical operations.

    Questions:

    What are my key words?

    Key Words in Math

    Addition

    increased by

    more thancombined, togethertotal ofsumadded to

    how many more, in all, altogether

    total amount

    perimeter

    Subtraction

    decreased byminus,

    lessdifference between/ofless than, fewer than

    Multiplication

    oftimes, multiplied byproduct of

    area

    each

    increased/decreased by afactor of (this type caninvolve both addition orsubtraction andmultiplication!)

    Division

    per, a, ratio of, quotient of,out of

    share

    distribute

    quotient

    average

    Equals

    is, are, was, were, will begives, yieldssold for

    Practice

    1.

    Which words in a word problem usually mean that addition is the correct operation to use?

    Which words usually indicate that subtraction should be used?

    Which words usually indicate that multiplication should be used?

    Which words usually indicate that division should be used?

    Which words usually indicate equals?

    2.

    Give two examples of problems about money or time that came up in your everyday life. Were you able to solve them?

    Strategies:

    · Read the problem entirelyGet a feel for the whole problem

    · List information and the variables you identifyAttach units of measure to the variables (gallons, miles, inches, etc.)

    · Define what answer you need,as well as its units of measure

    · Work in an organized mannerWorking clearly will help you think clearly

    o Draw and label all graphs and pictures clearly

    o Note or explain each step of your process;this will help you track variables and remember their meanings

    · Look for the "key" words (above)Certain words indicate certain mathematical operations:

    Source:

    http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/moretakstips1resources/

    http://www.mrscjacksonsclass.com/math.htm

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