📚 Topic Summary
Two-step addition word problems require you to perform two separate addition operations to find the final answer. This means you'll need to read the problem carefully, identify the key information, and then decide which numbers to add together first, and then what to do with that result. Remember to always check your work to make sure your answer makes sense!
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Sum |
A. The process of finding the total |
| 2. Total |
B. The answer to an addition problem |
| 3. Addition |
C. How many in all |
| 4. Plus |
D. Combining numbers |
| 5. Altogether |
E. A word that means to add |
Match the correct letter to the word (e.g., 1. B)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words:
To solve a two-step addition problem, first, you must identify the key __________. Then, decide which numbers to __________ first. After finding the first sum, __________ that answer to the next number. Finally, write your __________ with the correct units.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain, in your own words, why it is important to read a word problem carefully before trying to solve it. Give an example of what might happen if you don't!