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REAL LIFE MATHor
WORD PROBLEMS
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There are 4 basic steps that can help you to solve word problems.
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These four steps are:1. Carefully read the problem.
2. Decide what is wanted by looking for key words.
3. Make a chart, a drawing, or place items in order to help organize your thoughts.
4. Use the information and solve the problem.
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When you have a word problem to solve, follow this order:
1. Carefully read the problem.
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Problem: Ann had five bags of marbles. In each bag were 15 marbles. How many marbles did Ann have? Hint: (1. Read the problem carefully.)
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2. Decide what is wanted by looking for key words. (Key words are words that tell you what needs to be done.)
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Ann had five bags of marbles.In each bag were 15 marbles. How many marbles did Ann have?
Decide:What are the key words?
Key words: How many
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How many usually means to total the items. This can be done by:
CONSIDER
CountingAdding
or Multiplying
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3. Make a drawing, a chart, or place items in order to help organize your thoughts.
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4. Use the information and solve the problem.
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Solve the problem.
Count = 75Add:
15+15+15+15+15=75Multiply: 15 X 5 = 75
Different methods can be used.
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Don’t forget: Just the number is not a complete answer!
Make the answer complete: 75 marbles or even better- Ann has 75 marbles.
75
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Remember that there are four steps to help solve word problems.
1. Read the problem carefully.
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2. Decide what is wanted by
looking for the key word or words.
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3. Make a drawing, a chart, or place items in order to help organize your thoughts
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4. Use the information and solve the problem.
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Now try this problem on your
own!
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Jim is a cashier at a grocery store. He earns fifteen dollars a week. He works five hours a day - four days a week. How much does Jim earn in a week. (Follow all 4 steps.)