Christmas Two- Step Problems

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What is a two-step problem?

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A two-step problem is a math problem that requires two operations to find the solution, often involving addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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How do you solve a two-step problem?

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1. Identify the two operations needed. 2. Perform the first operation. 3. Use the result to perform the second operation.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Santa has 9 reindeer and needs 4 horseshoes for each, how many horseshoes does he need in total?

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36 horseshoes (9 reindeer x 4 horseshoes each = 36 horseshoes).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the total number of candies Eddie made if he put 5 peppermints and 3 caramels in each bag for 4 friends?

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32 candies (8 candies per bag x 4 bags = 32 candies).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If Jimmy and Natalie made 3 dozen cookies, how many cookies did they make?

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36 cookies (3 dozen = 3 x 12 = 36 cookies).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is the formula to find out how many items are left after giving some away?

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Items left = Total items - Items given away.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If Holly bought 7 packages of ornaments with 6 in each, how many did she buy?

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42 ornaments (7 packages x 6 ornaments each = 42 ornaments).

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find the number of performers left after some are absent?

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Performers left = Total performers - Absent performers.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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What is the total number of dancers and actors in the Nutcracker?

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196 performers (123 dancers + 73 actors = 196 performers).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

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If 43 performers got the flu, how do you calculate how many can still perform?

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153 performers can still perform (196 total - 43 absent = 153 present).

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1