Strategies for Solving Integer Word Problems

Which of the following is NOT one of the four commonly used strategies for solving word problems with integers?

• Draw a Picture

• Use a Number Line

• Guess and Check

• Make a Table

In the 'Draw a Picture' strategy, what do the red and yellow tiles represent?

• Red for prime numbers, yellow for composite numbers

• Red for positive integers, yellow for negative integers

• Red for negative integers, yellow for positive integers

• Red for even integers, yellow for odd integers

What is the new temperature if the initial temperature is -3°F and it rises by 4°F?

• 4°F

• 0°F

• 7°F

• 1°F

When is the 'Working Backwards' strategy most useful?

• When you know the starting point but need the end result

• When you need to visualize the problem

• When you know the end result but need the starting point

• When you need to organize a lot of information

If you spend $30 and now have -$4, how much did you start with?

• $26

• $34

• $-26

• $-34

What does the word 'difference' imply in a word problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How can you find the difference in elevation between a hot air balloon at 50 feet above sea level and a scuba diver at 12 feet below sea level?

• 50 / 12

• 50 * 12

• 50 - 12

• 50 + 12

What is the final amount of money Star has if she starts with $18, spends $12, and earns $15?

• $33

• $18

• $21

• $15

Which strategy is best for organizing a lot of information?

• Draw a Picture

• Make a Table

• Working Backwards

• Use a Number Line

Which strategy can be used to visualize the situation in almost every problem?

• Draw a Picture

• Make a Table

• Working Backwards

• Use a Number Line