Solving Two-Step Word Problems with 'Act It Out' Strategy

This video tutorial covers problem-solving strategies for two-step word problems. It demonstrates how to use methods like acting out, using counters, writing equations, and making lists to solve problems. Examples include calculating the cost of pencil packs, determining the number of apples in bags, and finding the number of pens in packages. The video also explores logical reasoning to determine the order of activities. The lesson concludes with a preview of the next topic: the order of operations.

What is the first step in solving two-step word problems?

• Guess the possible outcomes

• Write the final answer

• Find the important information

• Identify the operations needed

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Which strategy is NOT mentioned for solving two-step word problems?

• Using counters

• Writing equations

• Guessing and checking

• Making a list

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the purpose of acting out a problem?

• To eliminate the need for calculation

• To make it more complicated

• To confuse the solver

• To organize and visualize the steps

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

How much does one pack of pencils cost?

• $6

• $4

• $2

• $12

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

What operation is used to find the total number of apples Dave started with?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

How many apples were in each bag originally?

• 7 apples

• 6 apples

• 5 apples

• 4 apples

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

After finding a pen, how many pens did Emma have in total?

• 9 pens

• 8 pens

• 7 pens

• 6 pens

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

How many pens were in each of Emma's packages?

• 2 pens

• 1 pen

• 4 pens

• 3 pens

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

What activity did Tala do first?

• Ate dinner

• Did her homework

• Watched TV

• Went to sleep

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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What was the last activity Tala did?

• Ate dinner

• Did her homework

• Went to sleep

• Watched TV

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3