Word Problems and Problem Solving

In this lesson, students learn to solve multi-step word problems involving unit conversions. The teacher guides them through a problem about calculating the time spent walking a trail, emphasizing the importance of understanding each step. Students are encouraged to reach out for help if needed and to reflect on their preferred problem-solving strategies. The lesson concludes with practice problems to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of lesson 26 session two?

• Understanding geometric shapes

• Learning basic arithmetic operations

• Solving multi-step word problems with conversions

• Solving single-step word problems

What should you do if you get stuck on a problem?

• Copy from a friend

• Reach out to your teacher for help

• Guess the answer

• Skip the problem

How many times does Casey plan to walk the trail each month?

• 20 times

• 15 times

• 25 times

• 10 times

How long does it take Casey to walk the trail once?

• 50 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

What is the first step in solving Casey's exercise plan problem?

• Multiply the number of walks by the time per walk

• Divide the number of walks by the time per walk

• Convert hours to minutes

• Add the number of walks and time per walk

How many minutes does Casey walk in a month?

• 400 minutes

• 1000 minutes

• 800 minutes

• 600 minutes

What operation is used to convert minutes to hours?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How many hours does Casey spend walking the trail each month?

• 12 and 1/3 hours

• 13 and 1/3 hours

• 14 and 1/3 hours

• 15 and 1/3 hours

What is the alternative method to convert minutes to hours?

• Using addition

• Using multiplication

• Using subtraction

• Using fractions

How do you express 40 minutes as a fraction of an hour?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/5