Understanding Word Problems in Math

Understanding Word Problems in Math

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

2nd - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is being used to solve the word problem?

Math Analysis

3 Read Strategy

2 Step Method

Problem Solving Strategy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mary do in the garden?

Counted the flowers

Planted flowers

Watered the plants

Picked 78 flowers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

78

200

192

114

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The numbers involved

The characters

The setting

The main question

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