Strategies for Solving Word Problems

Strategies for Solving Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Rachel explains how to teach multi-step word problems to third graders. She emphasizes the importance of circling keywords, setting up equations, solving them, and remembering to label units. A sample problem involving area calculation is demonstrated, highlighting the steps of identifying key numbers, setting up the equation, solving it, and labeling the answer with correct units.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Teaching division to Grade 3 students

Teaching multiplication to Grade 3 students

Teaching multi-step word problems to Grade 3 students

Teaching addition to Grade 3 students

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first key strategy mentioned for solving word problems?

Writing a summary

Guessing the answer

Drawing diagrams

Circling keywords or key numbers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to circle keywords or key numbers in a word problem?

To practice handwriting

To make the problem longer

To identify the information needed for the equation

To make the problem look colorful

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should students do after circling the key information in a word problem?

Solve the equation immediately

Ask the teacher for help

Write a story about the problem

Set up the equation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make after solving a word problem?

Forgetting to write their name

Forgetting to include units in the answer

Forgetting to use a calculator

Forgetting to ask for help

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sample problem about in the video?

Counting the number of apples

Measuring the height of a tree

Finding the area of a lawn

Calculating the perimeter of a garden

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the dimensions of the lawn in the sample problem?

5 feet by 6 feet

6 feet by 7 feet

5 feet by 7 feet

7 feet by 8 feet

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