Mastering Multiplication Word Problems

How many days are in a week?

• 8

• 7

• 5

• 6

What is the first step in solving a word problem according to Miss Wells?

• Guess the answer

• Underline the question

• Multiply immediately

• Write down the numbers

How many minutes does Nina watch TV in eight days?

• 480 minutes

• 560 minutes

• 600 minutes

• 520 minutes

What multiplication problem setup does Miss Wells prefer?

• Larger number on top

• Smaller number on top

• Alphabetical order

• Doesn't matter

How many gumballs should Sharla guess are in the jar?

• 1250 gumballs

• 1352 gumballs

• 1300 gumballs

• 1400 gumballs

What is the total number of flowers needed by the little flower shop?

• 3650 flowers

• 3500 flowers

• 3584 flowers

• 3600 flowers

What is the purpose of regrouping in multiplication?

• To subtract instead of add

• To carry over values to the next place value

• To divide the numbers

• To make the problem easier

How many letters did Jonathan write on the paper?

• 1320 letters

• 1300 letters

• 1350 letters

• 1250 letters

What strategy does Miss Wells suggest for solving word problems?

• Skipping the problem

• Guessing and checking

• Underlining and circling important information

• Asking a friend

Why is it important to review your answer in a word problem?

• To find a different solution

• To check for spelling errors

• To ensure it answers the question

• To make the problem look neat