Checking for Reasonableness in Multi-step Word Problems

Checking for Reasonableness in Multi-step Word Problems

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Larsen posted a the word problem below on the board.

Blakely bought 2 packs containing 584 mini mashmallows. If she divided them evenly among all 20 students in her class how many would each student get?

Which of the answers below is a REASONABLE answer?

• 1168

• 558

• 58

• 3

Multiple Choice

Aiden solved the problem below and got 96 straws. Is his answer reasonable?

Ms. Baumbach bought 580 straws for a tower buiding contest. She gave each team the same number of straws. If there are 6 teams, how many straws will each team get?

• yes, it is reasonable

• no, it is not reasonable

Multiple Choice

Noah solved the problem below and got 590km. Is his answer reasonable?

John's goal is to run 500 km. If he ran 5km for the past 18 days how many more miles does John have left to meet his goal?

• yes, it is reasonable

• no, it is not reasonable

Multiple Select

Robbie makes $12 an hour for mowing lawns plus $35 for clipping hedges. If Robbie works for 26 hours and cuts the hedges at 5 houses. How much money will he make?

Select all the answers that an NOT reasonable.

• $2,100

• $500

• $47

• $78

• $5000