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 answer.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a two-step word problem?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the two operations needed. 3. Perform the first operation. 4. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What operation do you use to find out how many items are left after giving some away?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What operation do you use to find out how many items you have after receiving more?

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Addition.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

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If you have 15 apples and give away 5, how many do you have left?

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10 apples.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 10 balloons and you get 5 more, how many do you have now?

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15 balloons.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the first step in solving the problem: 'I have 20 candies, I gave 5 to my friend. How many do I have now?'

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Subtract 5 from 20.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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In the problem 'There are 12 birds on a tree, 4 flew away. How many are left?', what is the operation used?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If you have 8 stickers and you lose 3, then find 2 more, how many stickers do you have?

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7 stickers.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does 'total' mean in a word problem?

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Total means the overall amount after adding or combining.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1