Using Number Lines to Solve Length Word Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve length word problems using number lines. It begins with a problem about a vase painted in three colors, requiring the calculation of its total height. The tutorial explains the concept of number lines, emphasizing their flexibility and utility in solving problems. It then demonstrates solving the vase problem by adding lengths on a number line. The tutorial concludes with a second problem involving the difference in lengths between two birds, showcasing subtraction on a number line.

What is the first step to solve the word problem about the vase?

What colors did Matt use to paint the vase?

How did the teacher suggest counting the spaces on the number line?

What equation can be created to show the total height of the vase?

How tall is the clay vase after painting it?

What method did the teacher use to find the difference between the lengths of the two birds?

What was the difference in length between the two birds measured by the zookeeper?