Using Visualizations to Solve Word Problems with Equal Groups

This lesson teaches how to solve word problems using the concept of equal groups. It explains how to identify the number of groups, the number in each group, and the total number of items. Through examples involving books, gumballs, and pencils, the lesson demonstrates how to set up and solve these problems using multiplication and division.

What are the three questions we need to ask ourselves when solving equal groups word problems?

Explain how you would visualize the problem of distributing gumballs into bags.

How many pencil cases does Delia have if she places 3 pencils in each case?