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Learn how to approach and solve word problems effectively with our detailed steps. Start by reading the problem carefully and identifying the key elements: who and what is involved. Use unit bars to visualize the problem and create a clear plan. Go through each sentence to ensure all aspects of the question are covered and mark your goal. Perform the necessary computations and provide the answer in a complete sentence. Finally, verify if your answer makes sense. Practice with various examples to solidify your understanding!
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Solving Word Problems Read the problem. Decide WHO is involved in the problem. Decide WHAT is involved in the problem. Be very specific. Draw unit bars of equal length – begin a plan to solve the problem. Read each sentence – making sure you have covered all parts of the question. Put “?” in place – what are we solving for? Work computations. Answer question in a complete sentence. Does the answer make sense – check your work.
Apply those steps to each and every word problem! • Let’s practice. • There are 9 white flowers. There are 3 times as many red flowers as white flowers. How many red flowers are there?
3/5 of a rectangular garden was filled with grass. If 10 square feet were not filled with grass, what was the area of the garden?
Missy has $16. she has twice as much money as Susie has. How much money does Susie have?
Mr. Vaccaro paid $56 for 4 pairs of pants. Each pair costs the same. How much did each pair of pants cost?
Colin spent ¼ of his money on a story book. If the story book cost $6, how much money did Colin have at the beginning?
The number of cars registered in Imperial is 4 times the number of trucks registered. If 4,356 cars are registered, how many trucks are registered in Imperial?
Grace worked in a factory for 9 days. She was paid $45 each day. How much did she earn altogether?
Practice Work- • Page 41 • Problems # 3, 4, & 5 • Write problem – show each step. Write answer in a complete sentence.
