One-Step Word Problem March (1)......

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a mathematical question that requires a single operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to solve, often presented in a real-world context.

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How do you solve a one-step word problem?

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To solve a one-step word problem, identify the key information, determine the operation needed, and perform the calculation.

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If Mrs. Pearce has 50 chocolates and 25 students, how many chocolates does each student get?

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2 chocolates

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What operation is used to find the total number of items in a word problem?

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Addition is used to find the total number of items.

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If 15 green footprints and 14 more are found, how do you find the total?

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Add 15 and 14 to get 29 footprints.

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What is the total number of hats if Fred bought 52 and John bought 32?

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84 hats

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How do you calculate the total number of sprinkles if each cookie has 9 sprinkles and there are 12 cookies?

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Multiply 12 by 9 to get 108 sprinkles.

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What is the result of subtracting 23 shamrocks from 36?

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13 shamrocks left.

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What is the importance of reading the problem carefully?

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Reading the problem carefully helps identify the necessary information and the correct operation to use.

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What is a key strategy for solving word problems?

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A key strategy is to visualize the problem, either by drawing a picture or writing down the information.