Babysitting Costs and Tape Diagrams

Babysitting Costs and Tape Diagrams

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces the use of tape diagrams to solve algebraic equations, focusing on two main problems: calculating the cost of movie tickets and snacks, and determining babysitting costs. The lesson emphasizes understanding equations through tape diagrams, a method familiar from sixth grade, and extends it to seventh-grade algebra. The tutorial breaks down each problem step-by-step, demonstrating how to set up and solve equations using both tape diagrams and algebraic methods. The objective is to build confidence in creating and solving equations, with a focus on mastering tape diagrams.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the lesson?

To learn about geometry

To use tape diagrams to solve equations

To practice multiplication tables

To study calculus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first problem, how many people went to the movies?

Three

Two

Four

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total cost for the group's tickets and snacks?

$56

$32

$48

$40

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did each snack cost in the first problem?

$2

$4

$5

$3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation using tape diagrams?

Multiply all numbers

Start with the total

Divide all numbers

Add all numbers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the babysitting problem, what is the cost for the first hour?

$8

$15

$10

$12

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hours was Aaron at the babysitting center?

6 hours

4 hours

5 hours

3 hours

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