Subtraction Word Problems

Ms. Shelor

Words to look for when

reading a word problem

* How much change

* reduce * left over

Things to do when solving a word problem …

•Read the entire word problem.

•Go back and circle the key words and important numbers.

•Decided what operation you are supposed to use. (+, -, x, ÷)

Let’s practice!! You will need these things:

* white board* dry erase marker* eraser (sock)* YOUR BRAIN!!!!!

Tina took her bag of 550 feathers to a friend’s house to

make crafts. She and her friends used 289 feathers. How many feathers does Tina have left?

Th H T O

261

There were 2,463 pumpkins at the pumpkin patch on Friday morning. Over the weekend the volunteers

sold 999 pumpkins. How many pumpkins remain at the pumpkin

patch? Th H T O

1,464

Kesha is reading a Harry Potter book with 1,294 pages. She has already read 457 pages! How

many more pages does Kesha have to read in order to finish the book?

Th H T O

837

Ms. Shelor’s class brought in 4,300 pieces of candy corn for the fall

festival. After the festival was over, the class only counted 2,583 pieces. How many candy corn candies were

eaten at the fall festival? Th H T O

1,717

At your seat complete the exit slip. Remember to use the key words you wrote in your math journal to help

you circle the key words and important numbers!

Borrow when needed!