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Verse #1
Solving word problems is easier to do
When you look for words that give you a clue
They will tell you add, divide, times, or subtract
Be a word detective and math you’ll crack

Verse #2
What’s it altogether? What’s the sum?
What’s the total or in all? Add them! Add them!
What’s the difference? How much more or less is that?
How much is left? Subtract! Subtract!

Verse #3
Sometimes you can multiply faster than add,
so “adding” words aren’t iron-clad.
If you have five tables with four students each
Multiply 5 X 4, the answer you’ll reach.

Verse #4
In division problems, you might see “each,”
12 eggs for three baskets, how many in “each?”
Circle any word clue that you find.
You’ll be a math sleuth – the very best kind!

Verse #5
Solving word problems is easier to do
When you look for words that give you a clue
They will tell you add, divide, times, or subtract
Be a word detective and math you’ll crack!

Ending: Be a word detective and math you’ll crack!
Be a word detective and math….you’ll crack!

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