Basic Arithmetic and Measurement Problems

Mr. Boozman guides students through solving division number stories involving measurement conversions. The video covers two main problems: calculating the duration of a half-session at a skating rink and determining the number of balloons that can be tied using a given length of string. The video emphasizes the use of conversion tables and long division techniques.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Solving multiplication problems

• Solving division number stories involving measurement

• Learning about fractions

• Understanding algebraic expressions

What tool is mentioned as helpful for solving measurement problems?

• A protractor

• A calculator

• A conversion table

• A ruler

How long is a full session at the skating rink?

• 7 hours and 30 minutes

• 6 hours and 30 minutes

• 8 hours

• 5 hours

What is the first step in solving the problem about the skating rink session?

• Add 30 minutes to the total

• Subtract 30 minutes from the total

• Divide the number of hours by 2

• Multiply the number of hours by 60

How many minutes are there in a full session?

• 420 minutes

• 500 minutes

• 450 minutes

• 480 minutes

What is the final step to find the duration of a half session?

• Subtract 30 minutes

• Divide by 2

• Add 30 minutes

• Multiply by 2

How many minutes long is a half session?

• 240 minutes

• 200 minutes

• 210 minutes

• 225 minutes

What is the length of string needed for each balloon?

• 6 feet

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

How many feet are in one yard?

• 5 feet

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 feet

How many yards of string does Tarah have?

• 65 yards

• 60 yards

• 55 yards

• 50 yards