4th Grade Multi-step Word Problems

What does it mean to split items equally among groups?

• To divide the total number of items by the number of groups.

• To give all items to one group only.

• To randomly distribute items without any specific rule.

• To keep items in their original groups without sharing.

How can drawing a picture help in solving a word problem?

• It can make the problem more complicated.

• It can help visualize the problem, making it easier to understand and solve.

• It is not helpful at all.

• It can distract from the main issue.

What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

• Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the important information.

• Write down all the numbers in the problem.

• Guess the answer based on the first sentence.

• Skip to the last question to find clues.

How do you find the average number of items per group?

• Add the total number of items and then divide by the number of groups.

• Multiply the total number of items by the number of groups.

• Subtract the number of groups from the total number of items.

• Count the number of items in each group and then add them up.

What is the importance of checking your work after solving a problem?

• It helps ensure that your answer is correct and that you didn't make any mistakes in your calculations.

• It allows you to finish the problem faster without reviewing.

• It is only necessary for complex problems, not simple ones.

• It helps you to memorize the solution better.

If two people have the same number of items, how do you find the total?

• Multiply the number of items each person has together.

• Subtract the number of items one person has from the other.

• Add the number of items each person has together.

• Divide the number of items each person has by two.

How do you find the total number of items when given bags and items per bag?

• Add the number of bags to the number of items in each bag.

• Multiply the number of bags by the number of items in each bag.

• Subtract the number of items in each bag from the number of bags.

• Divide the number of items in each bag by the number of bags.

If a book costs $12, $16, and $11, how do you find the total cost?

• Multiply the prices of all the books together: $12 * $16 * $11 = $2112.

• Add the prices of all the books together: $12 + $16 + $11 = $39.

• Subtract the lowest price from the highest price: $16 - $11 = $5.

• Divide the total price by the number of books: $39 / 3 = $13.

What does it mean to have a remainder in division?

• A remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.

• A remainder is the total number of times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

• A remainder is the same as the quotient in division.

• A remainder is the sum of the dividend and divisor.

How do you calculate how many more items you need to buy something?

• Add the amount of money you have to the total cost of the items.

• Subtract the amount of money you have from the total cost of the items.

• Multiply the amount of money you have by the total cost of the items.

• Divide the total cost of the items by the amount of money you have.