Meaning & use
subtraction words
Words in a math problem, such as minus, difference, or less, that signal a subtraction operation.
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Students learned to spot subtraction words like 'fewer' and 'remain' in word problems.
The worksheet highlighted subtraction words to help children choose the right operation.
A note on using this word
Recognizing subtraction words helps students translate word problems into number sentences during early math instruction.
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