Multistep Problems

Multistep Problems

Steps for solving multi-step problems.

Multiple Choice

What is the FIRST step of a word problem?

• Read and Visualize

• Write an answer statement

• Write a number sentence

• Chunk and Solve

Multiple Choice

What is the SECOND step of a word problem?

• Read and Visualize

• Write an answer statement

• Write a number sentence

• Chunk and Solve

Multiple Choice

What is the THIRD step of a word problem?

• Read and Visualize

• Write an answer statement

• Write a number sentence

• Chunk and Solve

Multiple Choice

What is the FOURTH step of a word problem?

• Read and Visualize

• Write an answer statement

• Write a number sentence

• Chunk and Solve

Multi-Step Problems REVIEW

What is the ANSWER STATEMENT

• Answer statements reword the question that the math problem asks.

• If the questions asks, "How many candles does Danielle have?" then the answer statement would be, "Danielle has ____ candles"

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Craig has a twenty dollar bill. He buys six squirt guns for $2 each. How much money did Craig have left?

What is the ANSWER STATEMENT for this problem?

• Craig had $______.

• There were ______ squirt guns.

• Craig has $_____ left.

• The squirt guns were $______ each.

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Maria invited 4 of her friends over for a water balloon fight in the backyard. At the start of the game, Maria gave each of her friends 2 water balloons. She had one water balloon for herself. How many water balloons did they have altogether?

What is the ANSWER STATEMENT for this problem?

• Maria and her friends have __________ water balloons all together.

• Maria had _______ water balloons.

• Maria gave ______ water balloons to her friends.

• Maria started with _____ water balloons.

Number Sentence

• There are usually multiple ways to write a number sentence for a problem.

• A number sentence is the math equation you would use to solve the problem.

• Choose the best answer based on the problem presented.

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Maria invited 4 of her friends over for a water balloon fight in the backyard. At the start of the game, Maria gave each of her friends 2 water balloons. She had one water balloon for herself. How many water balloons did they have altogether?

What is the NUMBER SENTENCE for this problem?

• (2x4)+1

• 2+4+1

• 2x1+4

• 4 x 2 x 1

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Craig has a twenty dollar bill. He buys six squirt guns for $2 each. How much money did Craig have left?

What is the NUMBER SENTENCE for this problem?

• 2x20-6

• 6x2-20

• 20-(6x2) =

• 20-6-2

Chunk and Solve

• Use your knowledge of PEMDAS to solve the math problem.

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Craig has a twenty dollar bill. He buys six squirt guns for $2 each. How much money did Craig have left?

What is the ANSWER for this problem?

• 9

• -8

• 8

• 12

Multiple Choice

Read the word problem below.

Maria invited 4 of her friends over for a water balloon fight in the backyard. At the start of the game, Maria gave each of her friends 2 water balloons. She had one water balloon for herself. How many water balloons did they have altogether?

SOLVE THE PROBLEM

• 9

• 7

• 6

• 8