2 Step Word Problems

2 Step Word Problems

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Word Problem

Erin and her brother Eli were planting a garden. They planted 312 zinnia seeds, 267 daisy seeds, and 137 geranium seeds. A week later, they found that 256 zinnias, 182 daisies and 64 geraniums had sprouted. How many of the seeds they planted did not sprout?

Poll

How did you find the answer?

• Guessed

• Added all the numbers

• Added all the numbers then subtracted

Steps For Solving Multi-Step Problems

• Read and understand the problem

• Underline the question and circle the important information

•  Plan a solution and solve.

• Check your answer

Poll

Erin opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, Erin tripped and spilled 25 rose seeds, 32 mum seeds and 56 jasmine seeds. How many seeds did Erin have left altogether?

What is the first thing to do ?

• Read the problem

• Circle the question and underline the important information

• Plan a solution and solve

• Double check your answer

Poll

Erin opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, Erin tripped and spilled 25 rose seeds, 32 mum seeds and 56 jasmine seeds. How many seeds did Erin have left altogether?

Once you have read the problem, what information is important and what is the question?

• There are a ton of seeds

• 3 packets of flower seeds, 100 seeds, 25, 32,56. How many seeds did she have left?

Poll

Erin opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, Erin tripped and spilled 25 rose seeds, 32 mum seeds and 56 jasmine seeds. How many seeds did Erin have left altogether?

What is the plan for solving this problem? Remember there are multiple steps.

• Multiply 3 x 100.

  Add 25 + 32 + 56

  Sub the two answers

• Add all the numbers together

Multiple Choice

Erin opened 3 packets of flower seeds. Each packet contained 100 seeds. On her way out to the garden to plant them, Erin tripped and spilled 25 rose seeds, 32 mum seeds and 56 jasmine seeds. How many seeds did Erin have left altogether?

What is the solution?

• 187

• 100

• 3

• 56

Poll

How do you check your answer? Check all that apply.

• Use a calculator

• Do the opposite math problem

• Reread the problem

• Dance around and cross your fingers