Estimating and Solving Word Problems

Estimating and Solving Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Education

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems using real objects and paper representations. It covers the distinction between division and subtraction, estimating costs using multiplication, and understanding grouping and remainders. The tutorial emphasizes practical problem-solving techniques and estimation strategies to ensure answers are reasonable.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving word problems using real objects?

Estimate the answer

Ignore the problem

Use paper pieces to represent objects

Directly calculate the answer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the balloon example, what mathematical operation is used to share balloons among friends?

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Jasmine gives away some pineapples, which operation helps determine how many are left?

Subtraction

Addition

Multiplication

Division

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you estimate the result of 13 minus 4 using compatible numbers?

Round 4 to 3

Round 13 to 14

Round 4 to 5

Round 13 to 15

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total cost of four baseball tickets if each costs $17?

$34

$51

$68

$85

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you estimate the cost of four tickets priced at $17 each?

Round 17 to 15

Round 17 to 20

Round 17 to 25

Round 17 to 10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If four toy cars fit in a box, how many boxes are needed for 13 cars?

2 boxes

3 boxes

4 boxes

5 boxes

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