The video introduces second-graders to problem-solving strategies using a word problem involving Mr. Ben and coins. It explains two methods: addition and multiplication, to find out how many coins Mr. Ben initially had. The video encourages students to create their own word problems by changing numbers and objects in the given problem.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Learning to read

• Problem-solving strategies

• Science experiments

• History of mathematics

How many students does Mr. Ben have?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

How many coins does Mr. Ben want to give each student?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many more coins does Mr. Ben need at the end?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

Using the addition strategy, how many coins did Mr. Ben have initially?

• 14

• 16

• 17

• 15

What is the first step in the addition strategy?

• Subtracting coins

• Adding all coins given to students

• Multiplying coins

• Dividing coins

Why does the narrator prefer the multiplication strategy?

• It is easier to understand

• It is more fun

• It is more efficient

• It uses fewer numbers

What is the total number of coins needed according to the multiplication strategy?

• 17

• 18

• 19

• 16

What is the second step in the multiplication strategy?

• Dividing coins

• Adding coins

• Subtracting the coins Mr. Ben does not have

• Multiplying coins

How many coins did Mr. Ben have initially using the multiplication strategy?

• 14

• 15

• 16

• 17