Mastering Multiplicative Comparisons for FSA Success

The video tutorial focuses on teaching fourth graders how to solve multiplicative comparison problems using different response formats. It covers four examples, each demonstrating a unique approach: equation editor, gridded response, visual representation, and a straightforward calculation. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the problem, setting up equations, and using visual aids where necessary. It concludes with an inspirational message to motivate students.

If Cassandra has 35 pencils and this is 5 times as many as Margaret, how many pencils does Margaret have?

• 5

• 7

• 35

• 10

What is the equation that represents the number of pencils Margaret has if Cassandra has 35 pencils and this is 5 times as many as Margaret?

• p / 5 = 35

• 5 + p = 35

• 5 - p = 35

• 5 * p = 35

Kyle has 16 math problems for homework, which is twice as many as Camille. How many math problems does Camille have?

• 32

• 24

• 16

• 8

What is the equation that shows the number of math problems Camille has if Kyle has 16 math problems, which is twice as many as Camille?

• 2 * m = 16

• m / 2 = 16

• m + 2 = 16

• 2 - m = 16

Walter has 4 video games. Josiah has twice as many video games as Walter. How many video games does Josiah have?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

Which picture represents Josiah having twice as many video games as Walter, who has 4 video games?

• A picture showing 10 video games

• A picture showing 8 video games

• A picture showing 6 video games

• A picture showing 4 video games

Peter has 18 gold coins. Jake has four times as many gold coins as Peter. How many gold coins does Jake have?

• 72

• 54

• 36

• 90

What is the equation to find the number of gold coins Jake has if Peter has 18 gold coins and Jake has four times as many?

• 4 + 18

• 18 - 4

• 4 * 18

• 18 / 4

What should you do with your work when solving a math problem on a test?

• Ignore it

• Write it in the answer box

• Keep it to the side

• Erase it

What motivational phrase does Eric Thomas use to inspire students?

• Believe in yourself

• Stay strong

• Never give up

• I can, I will, I must