Working on Word Problems

We have been working really hard at trying to do figure out how to do word problems in math.  We can't read all of the words yet so we have some easy steps to follow.

Step 1:  Circle the numbers

Step 2: Circle the last word.  Does it start with an 'a' or a 'l'.  That tells us if we are going to push together or pull apart.

Step 3: Use your fingers, draw on the carpet or other math strategies to figure out the answer.

Sample Question:  If Jim has 2 cookies and George gives him 5 cookies.  How many does he have in all?