January 10 Math Story

Darron’s mom is taking Darron and his friends to Golden Corral for his birthday. Each of the 9 people at the party ordered the Dinner Special. Darron’s mom also ordered a birthday cake to be made just for Darron, which cost $13 extra. How much money did all of the food cost altogether?

What happened in the story? Read or listen to the story two times and then retell the story in your own words below.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

How many people were at Darron's birthday party? Use your crayon to underline your text evidence on your paper.

• 13 People

• 9 People

• 10 People

• 22 People

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

What did EACH person order?

Use your crayon to underline your text evidence!

• The Breakfast Special

• The Lunch Special

• The Dinner Special

• A Birthday Cake

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

How much did the extra cake cost?

Use your crayon to underline your text evidence!

• $10

• $9

• $13

• $20

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the big question asking your to solve?

Use your crayon to underline text evidence on your paper.

• What did Darron's party order?

• How many Dinner specials did the Darron's party order in all?

• How much was each dinner special in total?

• How much did the food Darron's party ordered cost in total?

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

On your paper, draw a picture to represent the problem. Make sure you include a letter to represent our unknown! Check the boxes below once you have added them to your representation.

• I have drawn a picture to match the story.

• I have added labels that show what each part of the picture is.

• I have written an equation to match the story.

• My equation has a letter to represent the unknown.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Corey is using the letters TM (Total Money) to represent his unknown. Which equation would help Corey solve?

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Solve!

How much money did Darron's mom spend on food?

• $193

• $180

• $24

• $20

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8