Solving Multi-Step Word Problems in Math

What is a multi-step word problem compared to?

• A book with many chapters

• A puzzle with lots of pieces

• A game with many levels

• A recipe with many ingredients

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

What should you do first when solving a word problem?

• Ask a friend for help

• Write down the numbers

• Visualize what is happening

• Guess the answer

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

In the example with Janet and Johnny, how many cookies did Johnny eat?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

How many cookies are left after Johnny ate some?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 10

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

How many berry cupcakes has Mary already made?

• 34

• 100

• 48

• 82

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What is the total number of cupcakes Mary has made so far?

• 100

• 82

• 48

• 34

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What operation do we need to perform after finding the total number of cupcakes Mary has made?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

How many more cupcakes does Mary need to make?

• 22

• 20

• 18

• 12

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

What tool is used to solve the subtraction part of the problem?

• Ruler

• Abacus

• Number line

• Calculator

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

• Ask a friend

• Guess the answer

• Check your work

• Write down the problem

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8