It is hard for me to figure out it the math sentence is + - x divide. What list of words am I looking for to find out the promblem in a math problem sentences.

And what free websites can I go online and quiz myself if I am getting it.
thank you
avie

Are you talking about word problems?

yes

Check these sites.

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm

http://www.studygs.net/mathproblems.htm

http://www.kidzone.ws/MATH/wordproblems.htm

When trying to determine the operation (+, -, x, ÷) in a math sentence or word problem, you can look for certain keywords or phrases that indicate each operation. Here is a list of words commonly associated with each operation:

1. Addition (+): Plus, sum, more than, add, increase, total.
Example: "John has 5 apples, and he buys 3 more. How many apples does he have in total?"

2. Subtraction (-): Minus, difference, subtract, fewer than, less than.
Example: "Sarah had 10 pencils, but she lost 3 of them. How many pencils does she have now?"

3. Multiplication (x): Times, product, multiplied by.
Example: "If there are 4 students in each group, and there are 3 groups, how many students are there in total?"

4. Division (÷): Divide, divided by, quotient.
Example: "There are 12 cookies, and they are shared equally among 3 friends. How many cookies does each friend get?"

To practice identifying the operations, you can use various online resources for free math quizzes. Here are a few websites that offer math quizzes and exercises:

1. Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org): Khan Academy provides a wide range of educational resources, including math quizzes and exercises at different difficulty levels.

2. Math-Drills (www.math-drills.com): Math-Drills offers printable math worksheets and online quizzes covering various topics, including operations.

3. IXL (www.ixl.com): IXL offers interactive math practice for students at different grade levels, allowing you to practice identifying mathematical operations and solving related problems.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you will become at identifying the correct operation in math problems.