How to Solve Multiplication and Division Word Problems (Story Problems)

The video tutorial introduces three strategies to solve multiplication and division word problems by treating them as story problems. The first strategy involves drawing pictures to visualize the problem, the second strategy suggests acting out the problem to understand it better, and the third strategy uses the CUBES method to identify key elements in the problem. These strategies aim to make students more comfortable with solving word problems.

What is the main idea behind treating word problems as story problems?

• To make them more entertaining

• To understand the narrative and find solutions

• To avoid solving them

• To make them longer

In the ice cream cone example, why do we choose to multiply?

• Because it involves addition

• Because it results in a larger number

• Because it is easier than division

• Because it gives a smaller number

What is the purpose of drawing a picture in solving story problems?

• To confuse the solver

• To avoid reading the problem

• To visualize the problem and decide on multiplication or division

• To make the problem look pretty

In the cookie example, how many cookies does each person get?

• 2 cookies

• 3 cookies

• 5 cookies

• 4 cookies

What does the 'C' in the CUBES method stand for?

• Count

• Circle the numbers

• Calculate

• Check the answer

Which keyword in the pizza example indicates multiplication?

• Evenly

• Shared

• Altogether

• Each

What should you do if your answer doesn't make sense after solving a problem?

• Start a new problem

• Guess the answer

• Use a different strategy or ask for help

• Ignore it