Solving Word Problems Strategies

This video tutorial from Cohesion Education focuses on solving multi-step word problems using multiplication and division. It introduces the break apart strategy, a method similar to the distributive property, to simplify division. The lesson guides students through coding a problem, identifying key information, and solving it step-by-step. Common errors are addressed, and strategies for avoiding them are discussed. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and developing a plan to solve it.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Understanding fractions

• Solving multi-step word problems with multiplication and division

• Solving single-step word problems

• Learning about geometry

What is the break apart strategy used for?

• Adding numbers

• Multiplying numbers

• Dividing large numbers into smaller, manageable parts

• Subtracting numbers

What is the benefit of using the break apart strategy?

• It helps in subtraction

• It makes addition easier

• It simplifies division by breaking numbers into smaller parts

• It is used for multiplication

What is the first step in the break apart strategy?

• Subtract numbers

• Split a large number into smaller parts

• Multiply numbers

• Add numbers

What should you do first when coding a word problem?

• Underline the question

• Circle all numbers

• Draw a diagram

• Write down the answer

What is the purpose of circling important information in a problem?

• To make the problem look colorful

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight key details needed for solving

• To practice drawing circles

What is the purpose of underlining the question in a word problem?

• To practice underlining

• To make it look neat

• To highlight what is being asked

• To confuse the reader

How many fluid ounces are in total if Joy has four 24-ounce bottles?

• 48 fluid ounces

• 72 fluid ounces

• 96 fluid ounces

• 120 fluid ounces

What is the final answer to the problem Joy is solving?

• Each guest gets 18 fluid ounces

• Each guest gets 14 fluid ounces

• Each guest gets 12 fluid ounces

• Each guest gets 16 fluid ounces

What is the first step in solving Joy's problem?

• Subtract the ounces used

• Add the ounces of all bottles

• Multiply the number of bottles by the ounces per bottle

• Divide the total fluid ounces by the number of guests