Close Reading Strategies for Math Word Problems.

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What is a close reading strategy in math word problems?

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A close reading strategy involves carefully analyzing the text of a math word problem to understand the context, identify key information, and determine the operations needed to solve it.

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How do you convert quarters to dollars?

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To convert quarters to dollars, divide the number of quarters by 4, since there are 4 quarters in a dollar.

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If Michael has 22 quarters, how many dollars does he have?

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Michael has $5, because 22 quarters ÷ 4 = 5.5 dollars, which means he can trade 20 quarters for $5.

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What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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What operation is used when you lose items?

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The operation used when you lose items is subtraction.

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If Amani had 297 marbles and lost 15 before buying new ones, how many did she have after the loss?

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Amani had 282 marbles after losing 15 (297 - 15 = 282).

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What does 'half as many' refer to in mathematical terms?

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'Half as many' refers to division, specifically dividing the original number by 2.

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How do you find the total number of guests if each person brings the same number?

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Multiply the number of people by the number of guests each person brings.

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If Amani, Michael, Steven, and Charlotte each brought 6 guests, how many guests were there?

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There were 24 guests in total (4 people × 6 guests each = 24).

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What is the meaning of the term 'fewer' in math?

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'Fewer' indicates a decrease or subtraction in quantity.