Strategies for Solving Math Word Problems
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Mathematics
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4th - 5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Thomas White
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving a math word problem?
Understand the problem
Make a plan
Check your answer
Carry out the plan
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand a word problem before solving it?
To skip unnecessary steps
To impress others
To avoid frustration and giving up
To save time
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after reading a word problem for the first time?
Ignore it if it's too hard
Ask someone else to solve it
Read it again for important clues
Start solving it immediately
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the second step in solving a math word problem?
Understand the problem
Check your answer
Guess the answer
Make a plan
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you consider when making a plan to solve a problem?
The length of the problem
The operations needed: add, subtract, multiply, divide
The color of your pen
The time of day
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a useful tool to help decide which operations to use in a problem?
A calculator
A list of clues and key words
A dictionary
A thesaurus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the third step in solving a math word problem?
Check your answer
Make a plan
Understand the problem
Carry out the plan
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