Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Strategize how to solve it

• Identify what you are looking for

• Set up the math terms

• Check your work

What mathematical operation is used to find "half" of a quantity?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

If you start with 24 hamburgers, eat half of them, and then your dog eats half of what was left, how many hamburgers do you have remaining?

• 12

• 6

• 3

• 0

If you spend 5 hours in class each day for 5 days a week, how many hours do you spend in class per week?

• 10 hours

• 20 hours

• 25 hours

• 30 hours