Learn how to represent constraints in story problems by writing inequalities. Look at examples and tips on how to identify variables and write the appropriate inequalities. By following these instructions, students can learn how to solve...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write exponential equations from story problems. They emphasize the importance of clearly defining variables and finding the relevant information in the problem.

In this video, students learn how to turn a division expression into a story problem using the sharing model. By visualizing the division problem as a sharing scenario, students can better understand the meaning of the dividend, divisor,...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve story problems involving subtraction of unlike mixed number fractions using area models. The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem and devising a plan before...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve story problems with unlike fractions using number lines. The teacher demonstrates the steps to solve a specific problem about organizing post-it notes by color.

In this video, you will learn how to write a system of equations to solve story problems with multiple unknowns. The goal is to find the solutions that satisfy each equation in the system. You will also explore different methods to solve...

In this video, the teacher explains how to represent constraints in story problems by writing a system of inequalities. Using the example of a chef needing a certain amount of meat and a specific budget, the teacher demonstrates how to...

This video explains the concept by providing examples and visuals, such as apples and flower pots, to help students understand the relationship between the dividend, divisor, and quotient. By the end of the lesson, students will be able...

This video explains how to write a linear equation from information given in a story problem. They cover the concepts of slope, y-intercept, and the slope-intercept form of an equation. Through two examples, they demonstrate how to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write quadratic equations based on information from story problems. Using the example of launching a water balloon, the teacher demonstrates how to find the relevant information, such as initial...

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

Strategies Discussed and Modeled.

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Act it out
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CUBES Strategy

Have students watch the video on their own or whole group. Give them word problems to solve, so they can practice using each...

In this lesson, students will learn how to solve addition math story problems using an open number line. They will understand how to choose the greatest addend and make jumps of different sizes to accurately represent the numbers being...

In this video, students learn how to solve story problems involving addition of unlike mixed number fractions using area models. The teacher explains the importance of rounding and estimating to make calculations easier and provides...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve two-step story problems by using letters to represent unknown quantities.

In this lesson, students learn how to estimate solutions to multistep story problems by rounding. They are taught the concept of rounding and how to use benchmark numbers to determine whether a number should be rounded up or down.

In this video, students are taught how to show fractions as division problems. The teacher explains the importance of understanding the numerator and denominator in a fraction and how they relate to division.

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve story problems involving subtraction of unlike mixed number fractions using number lines. The students are guided through the steps of understanding the problem, estimating the solution,...

In this video, students learn how to solve subtraction problems using an open number line. The teacher explains that number lines can count by different intervals, but the distance between each number must be the same.

In this video, students learn how to solve addition problems using a number line. The video explains the importance of paying attention to the scale and units on the number line, as well as the difference between counting unit marks and...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve story problems involving subtraction of unlike fractions using fraction bars. The example problem involves Tammy's construction company buying bags of gravel and using a fraction of a bag...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve real-world story problems that involve comparisons using equations. The examples given involve finding the length of a piece of yarn and a dog leash, where the length is given and then...

In this video, you'll learn different ways to make 5 using drawings to help you! We will solve two "Making 5" story problems together.

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