Multistep Word Problems

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What is a multistep word problem?

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A multistep word problem is a math problem that requires more than one step to solve, often involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the total number of items when given multiple groups?

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To find the total, add the number of items in each group together.

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If each box contains 6 pieces of candy, how do you calculate the total pieces in multiple boxes?

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Multiply the number of boxes by the number of pieces in each box (e.g., 3 boxes x 6 pieces = 18 pieces).

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What is the first step to solve a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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How do you determine how many pages are left to read in a book?

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Subtract the number of pages read from the total number of pages in the book.

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What operation would you use to find out how many more items are needed to reach a total?

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Use subtraction to find out how many more items are needed.

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How can you represent a problem involving running distances?

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Add the distances run each day to find the total distance.

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What is the total number of students if there are 103 third graders, 293 fourth graders, and 129 fifth graders?

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Add the number of students in each grade: 103 + 293 + 129 = 525 students.

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How do you solve a problem that involves multiple days of activity?

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Add the amounts from each day together to find the total.

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What is the importance of organizing information in a word problem?

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Organizing information helps to clearly see what operations are needed to solve the problem.