Solving Multistep Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a multistep word problem?

• Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

• Write down all the numbers in the problem.

• Guess the answer based on the first sentence.

• Skip to the last part of the problem.

If you have a total and some items are removed, how do you find the remaining total?

• Add the number of items removed to the total.

• Multiply the total by the number of items removed.

• Subtract the number of items removed from the total.

• Divide the total by the number of items removed.

What operation would you use to find out how many items are left after some are taken away?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

How can you check your answer after solving a word problem?

• Re-read the problem and verify that your answer makes sense in the context of the question.

• Ignore the problem and move on to the next one.

• Ask a friend if your answer is correct.

• Change your answer randomly to see if it fits.

Why is it important to understand the context of a word problem?

• It helps you memorize the problem better.

• It allows you to determine which operations to use and how to approach the problem.

• It makes the problem more interesting.

• It helps you solve the problem faster.

If a problem states 'each' how should you interpret that?

• It indicates that you need to add the number of items to the quantity specified.

• It indicates that you need to multiply the number of items by the quantity specified.

• It indicates that you need to divide the number of items by the quantity specified.

• It indicates that you need to subtract the quantity specified from the number of items.

What is the importance of writing down the steps you take to solve a problem?

• It helps you keep track of your thought process and makes it easier to find mistakes.

• It allows you to solve problems faster without thinking.

• It makes the problem-solving process more complicated.

• It helps you memorize the problem without understanding it.

How do you identify the important information in a word problem?

• Look for numbers, keywords (like total, each, left), and the question being asked to determine what information is necessary to solve the problem.

• Ignore the numbers and focus only on the question being asked.

• Read the problem multiple times without taking notes.

• Summarize the problem in your own words without identifying key details.

What is the purpose of drawing a picture or diagram when solving a word problem?

• It helps visualize the problem and can make it easier to understand and solve.

• It makes the problem more complicated and harder to solve.

• It is a requirement for all math problems regardless of the type.

• It serves as a decoration and has no real purpose.

What does it mean to 'make groups' in a word problem?

• To divide a total into smaller, equal parts or to multiply to find out how many groups can be formed.

• To add all the numbers together to find a total.

• To subtract one number from another to find the difference.

• To arrange numbers in ascending order.