Illustrating Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how illustrations can be a useful strategy for solving math word problems. It provides examples, such as counting presents, comparing toy trucks, and adding cows, to demonstrate how drawing can help visualize and solve these problems. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of accuracy over artistic skill in illustrations.

How can illustrations help in solving math word problems?

• By providing a visual representation of the problem

• By making the problem more colorful

• By making the problem more difficult

• By adding unnecessary details

In the example of Julia's birthday presents, how many presents did her friends bring?

• Fifteen

• Six

• Ten

• Nine

What is the main mathematical operation used to compare the number of red and blue trucks?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

How many more red trucks does Amos have compared to blue trucks?

• Two

• Five

• Four

• Three

How many cows are there in total on Corn Colonel farm?

• Fourteen

• Twelve

• Eight

• Sixteen

What is the benefit of using illustrations in solving word problems?

• It makes the problem more artistic

• It helps in visualizing and understanding the problem better

• It is only useful for artists

• It complicates the problem

What should be prioritized when drawing illustrations for math problems?

• The artistic quality of the drawing

• The number of colors used

• The accuracy of the number represented

• The size of the drawing