Understanding Subtraction and Problem Solving

Understanding Subtraction and Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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3rd - 4th Grade

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Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Miss Mains discusses solving word problems, focusing on a problem involving Reese's Cups. She explains how to break down the problem using numbers, keywords, and equations. The video covers strategies for solving algebraic equations, using a fact family triangle, and checking solutions. The goal is to teach students problem-solving strategies and how to verify their answers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic discussed in the introduction of the video?

Solving algebraic equations

Understanding geometry

Solving word problems

Learning multiplication tables

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the CUBES strategy?

Evaluate the problem

Underline the question

Circle the numbers

Box the keywords

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CUBES strategy help students do?

Learn historical facts

Draw geometric shapes

Solve word problems systematically

Memorize equations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to circle numbers in a word problem?

To highlight the question

To identify key values

To decorate the page

To confuse the reader

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of underlining the question in the CUBES strategy?

To confuse the reader

To decorate the page

To ignore the numbers

To highlight the main query

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'some' represent in the problem?

An unknown variable

A subtraction operation

A known quantity

A multiplication factor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does boxing action words help with?

Decorating the worksheet

Highlighting the solution

Ignoring unnecessary details

Understanding the problem's context

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