Strategies for Solving Word Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve one-step word problems using a three-read strategy. It emphasizes reading the problem multiple times to understand it, highlighting important information, and identifying the question to solve. A practice problem involving jelly beans is used to demonstrate the strategy. The tutorial explains using a bar model and a number line to solve the problem, encouraging students to apply these methods to other problems.

Why is it important to read a word problem multiple times?

• To memorize the problem

• To make the problem more difficult

• To waste time

• To understand the problem better

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to the video?

• Solve the problem immediately

• Read the problem three times

• Ask a friend for help

• Write down random numbers

What should you focus on during the first reading of a word problem?

• The grammar

• The solution

• The context and story of the problem

• The numbers involved

What is the main goal of the second reading of a word problem?

• To rewrite the problem

• To highlight important information

• To ignore unnecessary details

• To solve the problem

During the third reading, what should you determine?

• The number of sentences

• The author's intent

• The question you need to solve

• The length of the problem

In the example problem, what is Kane's initial number of jelly beans?

• 10

• 5

• 8

• 17

What is the total number of jelly beans Kane has after receiving more from his mom?

• 15

• 17

• 10

• 8

What should you do with the word 'some' in the problem?

• Circle it

• Put a question mark next to it

• Underline it

• Ignore it

What should you do if you encounter an unknown quantity in a word problem?

• Guess the value

• Ignore it

• Mark it with a question mark

• Assume it's zero

What tool is suggested for organizing information in the problem?

• A pie chart

• A bar model

• A line graph

• A Venn diagram