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Story Problem Writing

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Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.

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stories

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story problems, math
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Technology
Ed Software

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