Operation Key Words and Phrases
Operation key words and phrases is a Grade 6 math skill in Big Ideas Math Advanced 1, Chapter 1: Numerical Expressions and Factors. Students learn to identify words and phrases that signal specific mathematical operations — such as "sum" for addition, "difference" for subtraction, "product" for multiplication, and "quotient" for division — to translate word problems into numerical expressions.
Key Concepts
Each operation has specific key words that signal which calculation to perform: Addition ($+$): sum, total, altogether, combined, increased by, more than Subtraction ($ $): difference, less than, decreased by, fewer, take away, remaining Multiplication ($\times$): product, times, of, groups of, repeated addition Division ($\div$): quotient, divided by, shared equally, groups, per, average.
Common Questions
What are operation key words in Grade 6 math?
Operation key words are terms that indicate which math operation to use. Addition: sum, total, more than, increased by. Subtraction: difference, less than, decreased by, fewer. Multiplication: product, times, of. Division: quotient, divided by, per, ratio of.
How do key words help you solve word problems?
Key words signal which operation to use, helping you translate the words into a mathematical expression or equation. Identifying the operation word is the first step in setting up any word problem.
What does the word "product" mean in math?
"Product" means the result of multiplication. "The product of 4 and 5" means 4 x 5 = 20. Similarly, "quotient" means division result, "sum" means addition result, and "difference" means subtraction result.
Where are operation key words taught in Big Ideas Math Advanced 1?
Operation key words and phrases are introduced in Chapter 1: Numerical Expressions and Factors of Big Ideas Math Advanced 1, the Grade 6 math textbook.