Understanding Word Problems in Math

The video tutorial demonstrates solving a word problem using the 3 Read Strategy. The teacher guides students through three readings of a problem about flowers in a garden, focusing on understanding the story, identifying the question, and analyzing the numbers involved. Students recall details, focus on the question, and use a strip diagram to solve the problem, concluding that there were 192 flowers initially. The lesson emphasizes comprehension and problem-solving skills.

What strategy is being used to solve the word problem?

• Math Analysis

• 3 Read Strategy

• 2 Step Method

• Problem Solving Strategy

What is the purpose of the 3 Read Strategy?

• To solve math problems quickly

• To understand and solve word problems

• To memorize math formulas

• To improve reading speed

What did Mary do in the garden?

• Counted the flowers

• Planted flowers

• Watered the plants

• Picked 78 flowers

How many flowers are left in the garden after Mary picked some?

• 78

• 200

• 192

• 114

What is the main question we need to answer from the story?

• How many flowers did Mary water?

• How many flowers are left now?

• How many flowers were in the garden initially?

• How many flowers did Mary plant?

What does the number 78 represent in the story?

• Total flowers in the garden

• Flowers Mary picked

• Flowers left in the garden

• Flowers Mary planted

What should you focus on during the second reading of the story?

• The numbers involved

• The characters

• The setting

• The main question

What does the number 114 represent in the story?

• Flowers Mary picked

• Total flowers in the garden

• Flowers Mary planted

• Flowers left in the garden

Why is it important to understand what the numbers mean in the story?

• To write them down

• To solve the problem accurately

• To ignore them

• To memorize them

What does the student conclude about the number of flowers initially?

• It is exactly 114

• It is equal to 78

• It is less than 114

• It is greater than 114