Two-Step Word Problems (3rd Grade)

What operation would you use to find out how many more minutes Daisy needs to read?

• Addition is used to find out how many more minutes are needed.

• Multiplication is used to find out how many more minutes are needed.

• Subtraction is used to find out how many more minutes are needed.

• Division is used to find out how many more minutes are needed.

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

• Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

• Write down the equations needed to solve the problem.

• Guess the answer based on the numbers given.

• Ignore any unnecessary information in the problem.

What is the purpose of using two operations in a word problem?

• To simplify the problem into a single step.

• To solve more complex problems that require multiple steps.

• To make the problem easier to understand.

• To eliminate unnecessary information from the problem.

How do you solve a two-step word problem?

• 1. Read the problem carefully, identify the two operations needed, perform the first operation, and then use the result to perform the second operation.

• 1. Guess the answer and check if it makes sense.

• 1. Write down the problem and ask someone else to solve it for you.

• 1. Solve the problem in one step instead of two.

If Cassi has 50 pounds of dirt and uses 10 pounds, how much dirt does she have left?

• 30 pounds

• 40 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 20 pounds

What is a two-step word problem?

• A math problem that requires only one operation to solve.

• A math problem that requires two operations to find the solution.

• A problem that can be solved without any calculations.

• A word problem that involves only addition.

What is the total weight of Mr. Garcia's cat food?

• 30 pounds

• 32 pounds

• 34 pounds

• 36 pounds

What is the total number of plates the party planner has?

• 48 plates

• 56 plates

• 64 plates

• 72 plates

How do you find the total number of items when given packs?

• Add the number of packs to the number of items in each pack.

• Multiply the number of packs by the number of items in each pack.

• Divide the number of items in each pack by the number of packs.

• Subtract the number of packs from the number of items in each pack.

What is a common mistake when solving two-step word problems?

• Forgetting to perform both operations or miscalculating one of them.

• Using too many steps in the solution process.

• Ignoring the units of measurement in the problem.

• Rounding numbers too early in the calculations.