Intro to 2 step Word Problems- 3rd Grade

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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, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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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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What is subtraction?

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Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.

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What is addition?

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Addition is the mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

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What does 'difference' mean in math?

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The difference is the result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'sum' mean in math?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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If Zuleica has 438 stickers and gives away 272, how many does she have left?

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Zuleica has 166 stickers left.

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If a giraffe weighs 625 lbs and another weighs 580 lbs, what is their total weight?

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The two giraffes weigh 1,205 lbs together.

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How many Pokemon cards does a fifth grader have after borrowing 8 and 4 cards?

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The fifth grader has 63 cards left.

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How do you find the total number of days in winter?

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Add the number of days in December, January, February, and March.