Solving Two-Step Word Problems in Arithmetic

The video tutorial guides third-grade students through solving a two-step word problem involving the calculation of total ticket costs for adults and children at a movie theater. It demonstrates the use of multiplication to find the cost of adult and child tickets separately and then uses addition to find the total cost. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of mental math strategies, such as the break apart method, to simplify calculations. By using tape diagrams and strong mental math skills, students can efficiently solve complex word problems.

What grade level is being discussed for solving word problems?

• Second grade

• First grade

• Fourth grade

• Third grade

How many adults were at the movies?

• 10

• 15

• 5

• 20

What is the cost of one adult ticket?

• $5

• $12

• $10

• $8

How many equal parts should the tape diagram for adults be divided into?

• 5

• 8

• 10

• 12

What is the total cost of adult tickets?

• $70

• $80

• $60

• $50

How many children were at the movies?

• 5

• 9

• 7

• 3

What is the cost of one child ticket?

• $2

• $4

• $3

• $5

What is the total cost of child tickets?

• $10

• $12

• $18

• $15

What is the combined total cost of all the tickets?

• $95

• $85

• $90

• $100

What mental math strategy is used to add $80 and $15?

• Counting on fingers

• Break apart strategy

• Guessing

• Using a calculator