Solving Multiplication Word Problems

What is the first step in solving multiplication word problems?

• Determine the groups

• Create a multiplication fact

• Find the total number

• Identify the number of groups

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the first thing to do when solving a word problem?

• Calculate the total

• Create a multiplication fact

• Determine the groups

• Write down the problem

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

How many pencils did Salomon and Michelle buy in total?

• 10

• 5

• 15

• 20

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What multiplication fact represents the pencil problem?

• 10 x 2

• 2 x 2

• 5 x 5

• 5 x 2

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

How many pencils are in each group in the pencil problem?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

How many groups are in the car problem?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the total number of cars John, Ahmed, and Jess have together?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 14

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What multiplication fact represents the car problem?

• 4 x 2

• 2 x 4

• 4 x 3

• 3 x 3

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

How many cars does each child have in the car problem?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

How many total groups are there in both word problems combined?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4