Solving One Step Word Problems

Why are word problems important in math?

• They require less calculation.

• They are more fun than other problems.

• They provide real-world scenarios to apply math.

• They are easier to solve.

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Highlighting all numbers.

• Choosing a letter to represent the variable.

• Arranging numbers and operators.

• Solving the equation.

In the problem about Landon mowing lawns, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• The total money Landon has now.

• The money Landon had before mowing the lawn.

• The money Landon earned from mowing.

• The number of lawns Landon mowed.

What clue word indicates that Landon is adding money to what he already has?

• Paid

• Total

• Before

• Extra

In the problem about Robbie and Alex, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• The total miles Alex ran.

• The miles Robbie ran.

• The extra miles Alex ran compared to Robbie.

• The total miles both ran together.

Which operation would you use to find out how many more miles Alex ran than Robbie?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

In the problem about Josiah, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• The money Josiah found.

• The money Josiah started with.

• The money Josiah has now.

• The money Josiah paid for the sandwich.

What operation is used when Josiah pays for the sandwich?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

In the problem about Treyshawn, what does the variable 'c' represent?

• The cups of sugar left.

• The cups of sugar the recipe called for.

• The total cups of sugar used.

• The extra cups of sugar Treyshawn put in.

What is the equation to find out how many extra cups of sugar Treyshawn put in?

• 3 - c = 9

• c - 3 = 9

• 9 - c = 3

• 3 + c = 9