Math Key Words For Word Problems: Student Reference Sheet (Anchor Chart)
🧮 Math Word Problem Keywords Reference Sheet (Anchor Chart)
Help your students master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems with this handy math key words reference sheet!
This one-page anchor chart lists commonly used keywords found in math word problems and gives clear examples to guide students toward the correct operation — making even tricky two-step and multi-step problems easier to solve.
📘 About This Resource:
This visual reference includes:
- ✅ Keyword lists for each of the four basic operations
- ✅ Example sentences showing how each keyword is used in context
- ✅ Helpful visuals to support student understanding
- ✅ Guidelines for when to perform each operation
Perfect for building student confidence and supporting problem-solving strategies across grade levels!
🏫 Perfect For:
- Math centers
- Student math journals or folders
- Independent practice
- Homework support
- Small group instruction
- Test prep & standardized testing review (Common Core aligned)
✨ Why Teachers Love It:
This reference sheet helps students decode math vocabulary, strengthen critical thinking, and apply operation keywords correctly in any math situation.
It’s a simple, effective tool that makes word problems less confusing and more approachable—for both students and parents!
Print once — use all year long!
A must-have for every math classroom.
