Temperature and Cost Word Problems

This video tutorial teaches how to solve multi-step word problems using charts. It begins with an introduction to the method, followed by a detailed walkthrough of solving a field trip cost problem. The tutorial then presents a temperature change problem, demonstrating how to organize and solve it using visual aids. The lesson emphasizes reading the problem, organizing key information, and using charts for effective problem-solving.

What is the first step in solving a multi-step word problem?

• Guess the answer

• Organize the key information

• Read the problem carefully

• Make a chart

In the field trip problem, what is included in the $36.50 cost per student?

• Lunch, transportation, and a guide

• Lunch, entrance ticket, and transportation

• Lunch, entrance ticket, and gift shop coupon

• Entrance ticket, gift shop coupon, and transportation

How much is left after subtracting the lunch cost from the total field trip cost?

• $18

• $27

• $20

• $22

What is the relationship between the gift shop coupon and the entrance ticket?

• The coupon is 25% of the ticket

• The coupon is 50% of the ticket

• The coupon is equal to the ticket

• The coupon is 75% of the ticket

What is the correct cost of the entrance ticket in the field trip problem?

• $20

• $25

• $18

• $22

What is the average temperature in Moscow in July?

• 19 degrees Celsius

• 15 degrees Celsius

• 22 degrees Celsius

• 21 degrees Celsius

By how many degrees does the temperature drop from July to November in Moscow?

• 19 degrees

• 21 degrees

• 15 degrees

• 22 degrees

What is the temperature in Moscow in December?

• -1 degree Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

• -2 degrees Celsius

• -3 degrees Celsius

How does the temperature change from November to December in Moscow?

• It decreases by 2 degrees

• It increases by 1 degree

• It remains the same

• It decreases by 1 degree

What tool is used to visualize the temperature changes in the Moscow problem?

• A thermometer

• A line chart

• A bar graph

• A pie chart