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Why We Should Avoid Keywords When Teaching Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

A graphic illustrating why keywords should be avoided when teaching addition and subtraction word problems, featuring a pink cross with words like "more," "total," "sum," and "altogether," and a green box with words like "difference," "less," "take away," and "leftover," both crossed out with black lines.

A graphic illustrating why keywords should be avoided when teaching addition and subtraction word problems, featuring a pink cross with words like "more," "total," "sum," and "altogether," and a green box with words like "difference," "less," "take away," and "leftover," both crossed out with black lines.

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