Formative Assessment: Apply math skills to solve word problems

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What is a word problem in math?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and apply math skills to find a solution.

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How do you find the total length of ribbon after cutting?

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To find the total length of ribbon after cutting, divide the original length by the number of pieces to find the length of each piece, then add any additional lengths received.

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If a bakery makes 24 cupcakes every hour, how do you calculate the total cupcakes made in a certain number of hours?

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Multiply the number of cupcakes made per hour by the number of hours worked. For example, 24 cupcakes/hour * 6 hours = 144 cupcakes.

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What is the formula to find how many items each customer gets when items are shared equally?

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Divide the total number of items by the number of customers. For example, if there are 144 cupcakes and 8 customers, each customer gets 144/8 = 18 cupcakes.

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How do you calculate the total value of coins in a piggy bank?

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Multiply the number of each type of coin by its value and then add all the values together. For example, if there are 12 quarters, 24 dimes, and 72 nickels, the total value is (12*0.25) + (24*0.10) + (72*0.05).

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What is the process to find out how many apples Lisa has left after eating and giving some away?

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First, calculate the total number of apples. Then subtract the number eaten, and finally subtract the number given away from the remaining apples.

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How do you set up an equation to find out how many pens Tom bought?

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Let the number of pens be 'p'. Set up the equation: 2(3) + 1(p) = 10, then solve for 'p'.

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What does it mean to divide a quantity into equal parts?

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Dividing a quantity into equal parts means splitting it into smaller sections that are all the same size.

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How do you calculate fractions of a total?

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What is the importance of understanding ratios in word problems?

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Understanding ratios helps in comparing quantities and solving problems where relationships between different amounts are involved.