Total Problems and UPS Strategy

The video tutorial introduces the concept of schemas for solving word problems, focusing on the UPS strategy: Understand, Plan, Solve, and Check. It explains the schema of total problems, where parts are combined to find a total, and provides examples. The tutorial also covers organizational strategies like using equations and drawings to solve problems. A practice problem is included to apply the UPS strategy in solving a total problem.

What is a schema in the context of solving word problems?

• A type of problem or method for solving it

• A type of graph

• A type of animal

• A mathematical equation

What does the 'U' in the UPS strategy stand for?

• Update

• Understand

• Utilize

• Unify

What is the first step in the UPS strategy?

• Understand

• Plan

• Solve

• Check

In a total problem, what are you typically asked to find?

• The quotient of two numbers

• The difference between two numbers

• The total of combined parts

• The product of two numbers

Which of the following is an example of a total problem?

• Finding the area of a rectangle

• Adding the number of apples and oranges

• Multiplying the number of books by shelves

• Subtracting the number of cats from dogs

What is the equation used to solve a total problem?

• P1 + P2 = T

• P1 - P2 = T

• P1 / P2 = T

• P1 * P2 = T

What should you do if a number in a word problem is not needed?

• Cross it out

• Add it to the total

• Ignore it

• Include it in the calculation

In the sample problem, what was the total number of pets Mr. Jones had?

• 8

• 6

• 11

• 3

What is the final step in the UPS strategy?

• Understand

• Plan

• Solve

• Check