Solving 3rd Grade Math Word Problems

The video tutorial guides students through solving a math word problem about fruit distribution. It introduces the problem, highlights key details, and demonstrates three strategies: drawing a picture, using addition and subtraction, and an all-subtraction method. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the question, checking the solution, and ensuring the answer is reasonable. Felix the Cat is used as a fun element to introduce strategies.

How many total pieces of fruit did Isabel buy?

• 36 pieces

• 28 pieces

• 16 pieces

• 12 pieces

What types of fruit did Isabel buy besides pears?

• Strawberries and blueberries

• Cherries and mangoes

• Grapes and oranges

• Apples and bananas

How many apples did Isabel buy?

• 8 apples

• 16 apples

• 20 apples

• 12 apples

What method was first used to solve the problem?

• Guess and check

• All subtraction

• Adding and subtracting

• Drawing a picture

How many pears did Isabel have?

• 14 pears

• 12 pears

• 10 pears

• 8 pears

What was the second method used to solve the problem?

• Adding and subtracting

• Drawing a picture

• Using a calculator

• All subtraction

What is the total of apples and bananas?

• 32 pieces

• 36 pieces

• 28 pieces

• 24 pieces

What is the final step to ensure the solution is correct?

• Checking the work

• Skipping the problem

• Guessing again

• Asking a friend

How can numbers be grouped to make adding easier?

• Grouping by tens

• No grouping

• Grouping by fives

• Random grouping

Is it reasonable for Isabel to have 8 pears for the soccer team?

• It depends on the team size

• No, she needs less

• Yes, it's reasonable

• No, she needs more