Using Skip Counting to Solve Word Problems

This video tutorial teaches skip counting as a method to solve number patterns and word problems. It covers both forward and backward skip counting, using examples like counting candies and money. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of applying skip counting to solve various problems, including missing number puzzles and reverse counting challenges.

What is the main purpose of skip counting as introduced in the lesson?

• To efficiently count objects and solve missing number puzzles

• To solve complex mathematical equations

• To memorize multiplication tables

• To make counting objects more fun

What is a common misunderstanding students have about skip counting?

• Thinking it is only for fun and not using it to solve problems

• Believing it is the same as multiplication

• Assuming it is only for counting backwards

• Considering it a method for division

How many pieces of candy does Sara need for 8 party bags if each bag contains 5 pieces?

• 50 pieces

• 40 pieces

• 30 pieces

• 60 pieces

If Marcus starts with $103 and receives $10 each week, how much will he have after 5 weeks?

• $153

• $163

• $123

• $133

How many bags did Sara pack if she used 55 pieces of candy and each bag contains 5 pieces?

• 10 bags

• 11 bags

• 9 bags

• 12 bags

How many trays of cookies did Latasha's dad bake if each tray holds 10 cookies and he baked 50 cookies in total?

• 4 trays

• 6 trays

• 3 trays

• 5 trays

What strategy can be used to determine the number of trays needed for 50 cookies if each tray holds 10 cookies?

• Divide 50 by 10

• Subtract 10 from 50

• Multiply 50 by 10

• Add 10 repeatedly until reaching 50