Strategies for Solving Word Problems

Strategies for Solving Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial teaches how to solve one-step word problems using a three-read strategy. It emphasizes reading the problem multiple times to understand it, highlight important information, and identify the question to solve. A practice problem involving Kane and jelly beans is used to demonstrate the strategy. The solution involves organizing information with a bar model and using subtraction to find the answer. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the strategy, encouraging students to apply it in their problem-solving adventures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to read a word problem multiple times?

To memorize the problem

To understand the problem better

To make the problem more difficult

To waste time

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you focus on during the first reading of a word problem?

The context and story of the problem

The solution

The grammar

The numbers involved

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the second reading of a word problem?

To highlight important information

To rewrite the problem

To ignore unnecessary details

To solve the problem

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the third reading, what should you determine?

The length of the problem

The author's intent

The question to be solved

The answer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example problem, what is Kane's initial number of jelly beans?

5

10

8

17

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of jelly beans Kane has after receiving more from his mom?

17

10

8

15

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol is used to represent the unknown number of jelly beans Kane's mom gave him?

A star

A question mark

An exclamation mark

A plus sign

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