Two-Step Word Problems

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What is a two-step word problem?

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A two-step word problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What operations are commonly used in two-step word problems?

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you identify the first step in a two-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to determine what information is given and what is being asked.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the importance of reading the entire problem before solving?

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Reading the entire problem helps to understand the context and identify all necessary information.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4C

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If Marcus has 12 books and gets 3 times more, how many books does he have before losing any?

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36 books (12 x 3).

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

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In the problem about James, how do you find the total number of fish he has?

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Multiply the number of bags of goldfish by the number of goldfish per bag, then add the minnows.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the total cost if Sue buys 5 movie tickets for $4 each?

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$20 (5 x 4).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you calculate change from a purchase?

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Subtract the total cost from the amount paid.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

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If Lacy has 5 watermelons with 9 seeds each, how many seeds does she have in total?

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45 seeds (5 x 9).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does it mean if each seed can grow 2 watermelons?

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It means that each seed can produce 2 new watermelons.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3