Exploring Problem Solving Strategies for Multiplication and Division

The video tutorial covers problem-solving strategies for grade 5 math, focusing on multiplication and division. It introduces various strategies like acting out, drawing diagrams, making tables, breaking problems into simpler parts, working backwards, and guessing and checking. Three example problems are solved using these strategies: Bob's camel food problem, Tyler's apron fabric problem, and Emma's cinnamon honey butter recipe. Each problem demonstrates a different strategy, such as using inverse operations, converting measurements, and creating tables. The video concludes with a recap and encouragement to practice these strategies.

Which of the following is NOT a problem-solving strategy mentioned in the video?

• Draw a picture

• Use a calculator

• Make a table

• Act it out

Bob has 147 pounds of food for his camel, which eats 7 pounds each day. How many days will the food last?

• 28 days

• 21 days

• 14 days

• 30 days

How many weeks can Bob feed his camel if it eats 7 pounds of food each day and he has 147 pounds of food?

• 2 weeks

• 3 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 5 weeks

Tyler has 24 yards of fabric and needs 4 feet of fabric for each apron. How many aprons can she make?

• 18 aprons

• 20 aprons

• 15 aprons

• 12 aprons

How many feet of fabric does Tyler have if she has 24 yards?

• 84 feet

• 72 feet

• 60 feet

• 48 feet

Emma needs 2 cups of butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 8 tablespoons of honey for one batch of cinnamon honey butter. How many batches can she make if she has 12 cups of butter, 15 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 42 tablespoons of honey?

• 4 batches

• 5 batches

• 6 batches

• 7 batches

If Emma has 12 cups of butter, how many batches of cinnamon honey butter can she make based on the butter alone?

• 7 batches

• 6 batches

• 5 batches

• 4 batches

How many tablespoons of honey does Emma need for 5 batches of cinnamon honey butter?

• 42 tablespoons

• 35 tablespoons

• 30 tablespoons

• 40 tablespoons

Which strategy did Emma use to solve her problem of making cinnamon honey butter?

• Draw a picture

• Act it out

• Make a table

• Guess and check

What is the key takeaway from the video about problem-solving strategies?

• Guess the answer first

• Choose a strategy that makes the problem easier to solve

• Always use a calculator

• Avoid breaking down the problem