Model Multistep Problems

The video tutorial introduces strategies for solving word problems, focusing on identifying keywords, rereading, writing number sentences, and using models. It provides examples with Marcus's baseball cards and Lydia's water balloons, demonstrating multi-step problems involving addition and subtraction. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of these strategies in understanding and solving complex word problems.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for solving word problems?

• Rereading the problem

• Using a calculator

• Writing a number sentence

• Identifying keywords

In the problem about Marcus's baseball cards, which keyword indicates the use of addition?

• Total

• Had

• Given

• Bought

How many total baseball cards does Marcus have after receiving and buying more?

• 47

• 62

• 57

• 50

What is the first step in solving Marcus's problem using base 10 blocks?

• Multiplying 35 by 2

• Subtracting 12 from 50

• Dividing 50 by 2

• Adding 35 and 15

In Lydia's water balloon problem, what operation is indicated by the word 'plus'?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

How many water balloons are left after some popped?

• 45

• 32

• 52

• 27

What is the final step in solving Lydia's problem?

• Adding 27 and 25

• Dividing 52 by 7

• Subtracting 7 from 52

• Multiplying 27 by 2