Estimating and Solving Word Problems

Estimating and Solving Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial teaches students how to use estimation to solve word problems. It begins with an introduction to estimation and its importance in word problems, followed by identifying keywords for addition and subtraction. The tutorial outlines steps for solving word problems using estimation, including reading the problem, identifying numbers, rounding, and writing a number sentence. An example problem is provided to demonstrate the process, and students are encouraged to practice with a similar problem. The video concludes with a reminder to focus on estimation rather than exact answers.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of rounding numbers in word problems?

To make numbers larger

To confuse the reader

To simplify calculations

To find the exact answer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which keyword indicates addition in a word problem?

Left

Total

Difference

How many more

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do first when solving a word problem?

Write a number sentence

Guess the answer

Round the numbers

Read the problem

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to locate the correct numbers in a word problem?

To ensure you use all numbers

To avoid using extra numbers

To add more numbers

To make the problem harder

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after rounding the numbers in a word problem?

Ignore the problem

Write a number sentence

Add more numbers

Find the exact answer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example problem, what is the best estimate for the total number of candies?

80

90

60

70

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the number 37 round to in the example problem?

45

40

35

30

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