In problem solving, emphasis should be placed on thinking and reasoning rather than on key words. Focusing on key words such as in all, altogether, difference, etc., encourages students to perform a particular operation rather than make sense of the context of the problem. A key-word focus prepares students to solve a limited set of problems and often leads to incorrect solutions as well as challenges in upcoming grades and courses.
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