PENNY PROBLEMS Problem Solving Skill: Problem - Math Central
Solving Math Word Problems
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Transcript of Solving Math Word Problems
Using GRASS
1. Read question for understandingDo you understand what all the words mean?
2. Underline key words that help you explain what you’ve just read.
3. Use Grass to help you complete the rest of the problem.
4. Check your work!!!!
G- Given- What information is given in the question?
R- Required- What is required in the question? (Look closely for key information) This should be a let x = statement.
A- Analyze the problem- What mathematical equation will you write in order to solve the problem. If you need to write a formula include it in this section (ex. A=l x w)
S- Solve – Remember to show ALL of your work. S- Statement- Write a complete sentence stating
your answer. Be sure to include units (ex. cm)
Two thousand seven hundred thirty-four dolls were sold in the first half of the year. Four thousand one hundred seventy dolls were sold in the second half of the year. What was the total number of dolls sold in one year?
Two thousand seven hundred thirty-four dolls were sold in the first half of the year. Four thousand one hundred seventy dolls were sold in the second half of the year. What was the total number of dolls sold in one year?
Two thousand seven hundred thirty-four dolls were sold in the first half of the year. Four thousand one hundred seventy dolls were sold in the second half of the year. What was the total number of dolls sold in one year?