Using Number Lines to Solve Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

Using Number Lines to Solve Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

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Mathematics, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial teaches how to solve one-step addition and subtraction word problems using a number line. It explains the process of creating and using a number line for both operations, highlights common misunderstandings, and provides examples to illustrate the concepts. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying key information in word problems and using the correct operation to find solutions.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using a number line in solving word problems?

To draw geometric shapes

To count the number of birds in a park

To visualize addition and subtraction operations

To measure the length of objects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when using a number line for subtraction?

Counting points instead of units

Using a ruler instead of a number line

Counting the units between points

Adding numbers instead of subtracting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the problem '18 birds were in a park, 11 flew away', what is the correct equation to solve it?

18 x 11

18 + 11

18 - 11

11 - 18

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When solving a subtraction problem using a number line, what is the first step?

Draw the number line

Underline important information

Write the final answer

Add the numbers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the problem 'Caleb had 15 gumballs, he ate 3', what operation should be used?

Multiplication

Addition

Division

Subtraction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you break down the number 27 when adding it to another number on a number line?

Into three groups of 9

Into two groups of 10 and a group of 7

Into a single group of 27

Into four groups of 6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of 27 and 70 when using a number line?

87

97

77

107