Solving Multi-Step Word Problems: Organizing and Labeling Information

This lesson teaches how to solve multi-step word problems by organizing and labeling information. It explains what multi-step word problems are, provides examples like Terry's purchase and May's shopping, and highlights common mistakes such as misreading the problem. The lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding the question and correctly applying operations to find the solution. By the end, students should be able to solve multi-step word problems by carefully analyzing and organizing the given data.

What is a multi-step word problem?

• A problem that only involves subtraction.

• A problem that requires only one mathematical operation.

• A problem that can be solved by guessing.

• A problem that involves multiple steps and possibly different operations.

In the example with Terry, how much change does she receive after buying candy and a soda?

• $4

• $1

• $3

• $2

What is a common mistake when solving word problems?

• Using a calculator.

• Ignoring the numbers and focusing on the words.

• Reading the problem carefully.

• Adding all numbers without understanding the question.

How much money did May's mom give her initially?

• $85

• $50

• $75

• $100

After buying a dress, shirt, and hat, how much money does May have left?

• $49

• $36

• $25

• $15