Missing/Extra Information Problems

Can you figure out what matters in a word problem? This playsheet helps you identify useful, missing, or extra information in math problems—so you know what to use and what to ignore.
 

You’ll read problems where some data is unnecessary or incomplete, and learn to ask, “Do I have enough to solve this?” or “Is this detail needed?”
 

As you work, you’ll build strong reasoning, improve focus, and sharpen your decision-making when solving real-world problems.