Strip Diagrams

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What is a strip diagram?

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A visual representation used to show the relationship between numbers in a problem, often used in addition and subtraction.

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What does a strip diagram help to visualize?

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It helps to visualize the parts and whole in addition and subtraction problems.

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What is the purpose of using a strip diagram in math?

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To break down complex problems into simpler parts, making it easier to understand and solve.

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How do you determine if a problem involves addition or subtraction using a strip diagram?

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Look at the relationship between the parts and the whole; if you are finding a part of a whole, it's subtraction.

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What is the equation for the strip diagram showing 349 as the whole and 137 as one part?

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349 - 137 = ?

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If a strip diagram shows 86 and 26, what equation represents the relationship?

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86 - 26 = P.

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What does the letter 'P' typically represent in equations involving strip diagrams?

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It represents the unknown value or the part that needs to be found.

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In a strip diagram, if you see two parts and a whole, what operation do you likely use?

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Addition.

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What is the equation for a strip diagram that shows 33, 44, and a total of 100?

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33 + 44 + S = 100.

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What does it mean if a strip diagram shows a larger number minus a smaller number?

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It indicates a subtraction operation to find the difference.