Exploring Multiplicative Comparisons for 4th Graders

The video introduces Paul, a mathematician, who helps students explore word problems, specifically focusing on multiplicative comparisons. Through engaging examples, such as Super Stat and Grandma's movie, students learn to solve these problems by understanding phrases like 'twice as high' or 'four times as long'. The video encourages students to practice these concepts and apply them to solve math problems effectively.

Who is Paul and what is his role in the video?

• A mathematician helping with word problems

• A scientist explaining physics problems

• A teacher explaining grammar rules

• A historian discussing historical events

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What type of word problems are being discussed in the video?

• Subtractive comparisons

• Divisive comparisons

• Additive comparisons

• Multiplicative comparisons

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

Which phrase indicates a multiplicative comparison?

• As short as

• As little as

• As many as

• As few as

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

How high can Super Stat fly compared to the building next to him?

• Four times as high

• Three times as high

• Twice as high

• Half as high

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If the height of the tower is 100 feet, how tall would twice that size be?

• 200 feet

• 150 feet

• 250 feet

• 300 feet

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What is the height Super Stat can fly if the tower is 100 feet?

• 100 feet

• 250 feet

• 200 feet

• 150 feet

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How long was the movie compared to the TV show?

• Five times as long

• Four times as long

• Three times as long

• Twice as long

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CCSS.4.OA.A.2

If the TV show was 30 minutes, how long was the grandmother's movie?

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 150 minutes

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What is the total length of the grandmother's movie in hours?

• 1.5 hours

• 2.5 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

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What should you do after watching the video?

• Take a break and relax

• Watch another video on a different topic

• Use multiplicative comparisons to solve math problems

• Forget about multiplicative comparisons

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