Zoo Problem Solving and Variables

Zoo Problem Solving and Variables

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of strip diagrams as a tool for visualizing and solving multi-step problems. It demonstrates their application through two examples: calculating shared costs for zoo admission and determining food consumption for an elephant. The tutorial emphasizes the utility of strip diagrams in breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, aiding in the visualization of unknown variables. The session concludes by highlighting the effectiveness of strip diagrams as a problem-solving tool.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using strip diagrams in math problems?

To create artistic representations of problems

To replace traditional equations

To visualize and solve for unknown variables

To make problems look more colorful

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a strip diagram, what does one half of the diagram typically represent?

The number of parts

The total amount of something

The unknown variable

The solution to the problem

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What items did Colby and Zoe purchase at the zoo?

Two buckets of popcorn and a soda

One ticket and a bucket of popcorn

Three tickets and two sodas

Two tickets, a bucket of popcorn, and a soda

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does each ticket cost in the zoo problem?

$25

$20

$30

$35

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What variable is used to represent the amount each person pays in the zoo problem?

n

p

x

m

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total cost of the items Colby and Zoe bought at the zoo?

$67

$62

$57

$72

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unknown variable in the zoo problem?

The total cost

The cost of popcorn

The amount each person pays

The number of tickets

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