Exploring Fraction Word Problems

What is the first step in solving any word problem?

• Read the problem and visualize it

• Write an equation

• Check for reasonableness

• Draw a model

Why is it important to ignore the numbers when first reading a word problem?

• To save time

• To focus on understanding the context

• To avoid mistakes

• To make it easier to solve

What should you do after visualizing the problem?

• Check for reasonableness

• Write an equation

• Solve the problem

• Draw a picture or act it out

What is a good variable to use in an equation?

• S

• 5

• X

• 12

What is the final step after solving the equation?

• Draw a model

• Check for reasonableness and label the answer

• Visualize the problem

• Write an equation

In the example problem, how far did Dimitri ride his bike in total?

• 12 and four-fifths miles

• 19 miles

• 32 miles

• 12 miles

How far did Dimitri ride his bike before lunch?

• 19 miles

• 12 miles

• 12 and four-fifths miles

• 32 miles

What equation can be used to find out how far Dimitri rode after lunch?

• D = 32 - 12

• 32 - 12 and four-fifths = D

• D = 12 and four-fifths + 32

• 32 + 12 and four-fifths = D

What method did the teacher use to solve the equation in the example problem?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Adding up method

• Division

What should you label the final answer in the example problem?

• Kilometers

• Hours

• Miles

• Minutes