Hello little detective! Today we'll learn how to solve second-grade word problems. It's like being a math detective - we need to find clues in the story and use addition or subtraction to solve the mystery!
Let's learn the six steps to solve word problems! First, read the problem carefully. Second, find the important numbers. Third, find the question. Fourth, choose addition or subtraction. Fifth, write the math equation. Sixth, calculate the answer. Follow these steps like a path!
Now let's learn about clue words! When you see words like 'total', 'altogether', or 'in all', these are clues that you need to ADD numbers together. When you see words like 'left', 'fewer', or 'difference', these are clues that you need to SUBTRACT. These magic words help you choose the right operation!
Let's solve a real problem together! Xiao Ming has 5 apples. Xiao Hong gives him 3 more apples. How many apples does Xiao Ming have in total? We see the word 'total' - that's our clue for addition! So we write 5 plus 3 equals 8. Xiao Ming has 8 apples altogether!
Great job, little mathematician! Remember the six steps: read carefully, find numbers and questions, look for clue words, choose addition or subtraction, write the equation, and calculate the answer. With practice, you'll become a math superstar! Keep solving problems and have fun with math!