Math Word Problems Board Game Final Project Template Page 7
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18How to Write a Word Problem
1. Write an equation first.
2. Decide on characters and what they have or need.
Dan has 5 pieces of gum. He gets
6 more pieces. How many pieces
For an addition word problem:
of gum does he have all together?
5+6= 11
Choose Person 1 and a Thing (ex. Dan/gum)
For a subtraction word problem:
Jenny has 12 stickers. She gives 3 to
Amy. How many stickers does she
Choose Person 1, Person 2, and a Thing
have left?
12-3= 9
(ex. Jenny, Amy, stickers)
There are 3 cars. Each car has 4 tires.
For a multiplication word problem:
How many tires are there in all?
Choose Thing 1, Thing 2 (ex. cars/tires)
3x4= 12
For a division word problem:
Sally has 24 seashells and 4 baskets.
How many seashells can go in each
Choose Person 1, Thing 1,
basket?
24÷4= 6
Something to put Thing 1 into. (ex. Sally,
seashells, baskets)
3. Decide on what math words you will use in your word problem:
Addition: in all, altogether, sum, how many, total number
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