Understanding Problem-Solving Strategies

The video tutorial introduces the Rook Sack method for solving two-step addition and subtraction word problems. It explains each step of the method: Read, Underline, Choose, Solve, Answer, and Check. The tutorial provides two example problems, one about Liam's stickers and another about Sophie's savings, demonstrating how to apply the Rook Sack method. Students are encouraged to practice with a given problem and check their answers using different methods.

What is the first step in the Rook sack method?

• Choose

• Read

• Underline

• Solve

What does the 'U' in Rook sack stand for?

• Utilize

• Use

• Underline

• Understand

What is the first step in solving a word problem using the Rook sack method?

• Underline key information

• Read the problem

• Choose operations

• Solve the problem

What does the 'C' in Rook sack stand for?

• Calculate

• Check

• Count

• Choose

What is the first step in solving a word problem using the Rook sack method?

• Underline key information

• Read the problem

• Choose operations

• Solve the problem

What does the 'C' in Rook sack stand for?

• Check

• Choose

• Calculate

• Count

In the sticker problem, how many stickers did Liam initially have?

• 9

• 12

• 25

• 16

In the sticker problem, how many stickers did Liam give to Ava?

• 9

• 25

• 12

• 16

In the sticker problem, how many stickers did Liam give to Ava?

• 9

• 12

• 25

• 16

What operation is suggested by the word 'gave' in the sticker problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division