Understanding Word Problems

Understanding Word Problems

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to understand and solve word problems by identifying their two main parts: information and the question. It addresses common misunderstandings, such as focusing only on numbers, and emphasizes the importance of considering the story context. The tutorial guides viewers through solving a specific word problem involving children on a bus, demonstrating how to find the initial number of children by using logical reasoning and arithmetic. The lesson concludes with a recap of the solution and key takeaways.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What method did you use to find the number of children that got on the bus first?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you determine how many children got on the bus first?

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