Math Problems (Words) From Blooket
Authored by Tricia Roberts
Mathematics
4th - 6th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 118+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
About
This quiz focuses on elementary word problems that require students to apply basic arithmetic operations in real-world contexts. The questions assess fundamental addition and subtraction skills with whole numbers and simple decimal operations with money, making this content most appropriate for grades 4-5. Students need to demonstrate strong reading comprehension skills to extract relevant numerical information from word problems, identify key phrases that signal specific operations (such as "left," "altogether," "total," and "difference"), and translate these verbal scenarios into mathematical equations. The problems involve practical situations like sharing food, spending money, watching videos, and combining quantities, requiring students to understand when to add, subtract, or find differences between numbers. The inclusion of money problems with decimals adds complexity by requiring students to work with place value concepts and decimal notation in a meaningful context. Created by Tricia Roberts, a Mathematics teacher in the US who teaches grades 4 and 6. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of problem-solving strategies and computational fluency in realistic contexts. The quiz works effectively as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as independent practice to reinforce recently taught concepts, or as homework to extend learning beyond the classroom. Teachers can use these problems during math centers or small group instruction to provide targeted support for students who struggle with translating word problems into mathematical operations. The content directly supports Common Core standards 4.OA.A.3 (solving multistep word problems with whole numbers) and 4.MD.A.2 (solving word problems involving money), while also addressing mathematical practices related to problem-solving and mathematical reasoning that are essential for building strong foundational skills in elementary mathematics.
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Blaze got 125 chicken wings to share with his home. He ate 20 of them. How many chicken wings are left?
105
102
Tags
CCSS.2.NBT.B.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Jessica spent $3.25 on her salad at lunch. She also bought an apple for $0.50. How much did she spend altogether?
$3.75
$1.50
Tags
CCSS.6.NS.B.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Vanessa watched TikTok for 45 minutes on Monday, and 35 minutes on Tuesday. How many minutes did Vanessa watch TikTok for all together?
80
60
Tags
CCSS.2.OA.A.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Gisell got 24 strawberry donuts for her class. They only ate 4 of them. How many does she have left?
20
22
Tags
CCSS.2.OA.A.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Ms. Henry's class had 28 chocolate donuts. Mr. Starky brought another 28! How many total donuts does Ms. Henry's class have now?
54
56
Tags
CCSS.2.OA.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
We went to the zoo where there were 2 lions. One lion was 14, the other was 36. How many years combined were the lions?
40
50
Tags
CCSS.1.NBT.C.4
CCSS.2.NBT.B.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Alexis went to the pet store and saw one dog that was for sale for $199. Another puppy was on sale for $399. What is the difference between both prices?
100
200
300
Tags
CCSS.4.OA.A.3
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Term2 revision for the monthly test y3
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
10 questions
Math Quiz
Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Domain and Range of a function
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Circumference, Diameter and Radius
Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Permutation
Quiz
•
4th Grade
10 questions
Multiplication and Division
Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Math Quiz 5.NF.4
Quiz
•
5th Grade
13 questions
Math review
Quiz
•
4th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
29 questions
Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane
Quiz
•
9th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
FOREST Effective communication
Lesson
•
KG
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for Mathematics
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
12 questions
Adding and Subtracting fractions with Like denominators quiz
Quiz
•
4th Grade
16 questions
multiplication facts
Quiz
•
4th Grade
36 questions
6th Grade Math STAAR Review
Quiz
•
6th Grade
14 questions
Comparing Decimals
Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Decomposing Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade