For example
Choosing whether to add or divide is choosing the right operation.
In Grade 4
Children name which operation a word problem needs before doing any calculating at all.
Watch out for
Children often pick the operation from a single keyword. Read the whole problem, because the same word can point either way.
Say it at home
Read a real problem together and ask which operation it needs before solving it.
The Caribbean Primary Maths Exam Prep Guide
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