Math Symbols
Math Problems to Solve
Parts Of A Book
Understanding the Story
Grab Bag
100

3+2=5 is an example of . . . 

subtraction, addition, or multiplication? 

Addition

100

55-1=

54

100

An author does what?

Writes the book

100

Ryan didn't want to go to class. He knew the teacher was giving them a test today. He decided to wait in the bathroom for as long as possible.

What is the setting of this story?

School

100

What is Mrs. Stephenson's favorite animal?

Dog

200

6-2=4 is an example of . . . 

addition, subtraction, multiplication? 

Subtraction

200

5+4=?+5

4

200

An illustrator does what?

Creates the pictures
200

Ryan didn't want to go to class. He knew the teacher was giving them a test today. He decided to wait in the bathroom for as long as possible.

What is the conflict (problem) in the story?

Ryan did not want to take the test. 

200

What state are we in?

Wisconsin

300

2x4=8 is an example of .  . . 

addition, multiplication, or subtraction

Multiplication

300

5x3=?x5

3

300

What are the numbers on the bottom or top of the page called?

Page numbers

300

The bear lumbered toward the river, hungry and tired. It had been a long Winter! He found the rocks and the small waterfall and watched. There it was . . . a fish leaping into the air. The bear swiped at the fish but it quickly swam away. 

What are the characters in this story?

The bear and the fish

300

Name the days of the week, in order

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

(Can start on any day as long as said in order)

400

What does this sign mean? 

=

Equal

The same

400

17-2=

15

400

Describe the spine of the book

The edge of the book where the front and back covers come together. It usually has the title for the book written on it. It is the part of the book that faces out on a bookshelf. 

400

The bear lumbered toward the river, hungry and tired. It had been a long Winter! He found the rocks and the small waterfall and watched. There it was . . . a fish leaping into the air. The bear swiped at the fish but it quickly swam away. 

What does the word "lumbered" mean in the first sentence? 

Walk Heavily; Wood; Run Fast; Building

Walk Heavily

400

List the months of the year:

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

500

3/4, 1/2

These are examples of what? 

Fractions

500

A Butterfly, Valentine Heart, Person, Square, Rectangle are all examples of SYMMETRY. What does that mean?

When they are folded in half, the sides are equal. 

500

On what page would you start reading about animal babies?

Table of Contents

Where Animals Live - 5

What Animals Eat - 10

All About The Babies - 15

Migration  - 20

15

500

The bear lumbered toward the river, hungry and tired. It had been a long Winter! He found the rocks and the small waterfall and watched. There it was . . . a fish leaping into the air. The bear swiped at the fish but it quickly swam away. 

What season is it in this story?

Spring

500

What month comes after December?

January