Multi-step Word Problems
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 4
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Word Problems, Math, Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Add
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will solve word problems using all four operations. This includes interpreting the word problem and writing equations before solving. As you watch the video, work through the problems on paper. Pause the video as needed to work out the problem.

  • Other MGSE4.OA.3 Solve multistep word problems with whole numbers and having wholenumber answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders mustrnbe interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a symbol or letter standingrnfor the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computationrnand estimation strategies including rounding.
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Video : Multi-Step Word Problems
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Quiz : Multi-Step Word Problem
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

After reading the word problem thoroughly, what is the first thing you should ask yourself when beginning to solve the problem?

Question #2
We should underline important information in a word problem to help us easily locate information.
Question #3
We put a problem in parentheses so that we know to work that part of the equation last.
Question #4

Charlee needed a new bag for gymnastics that cost $150. Her parents said they would give her half of the cost of the bag, but she needed to ea the rest. She already had $20 saved. How much more would she need to ea to buy the bag?

Which equation could you use to solve this problem?

Question #5

Charlee needed a new bag for gymnastics that cost $150. Her parents said they would give her half of the cost of the bag, but she needed to ea the rest. She already had $20 saved. How much more would she need to ea to buy the bag?

 

Question #6

In the first problem from the video, how much would one upgraded ticket cost?

Question #7
Based on the second question from the video, why was the answer 14 weeks instead of 13.2 weeks?
Question #8
The answer to the third question was 6
Question #9
Write your own multi-step word problem.
Question #10
Write a solution sentence for one of the problems from the video.
Resources : IXL
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Resources : Multi-Word Problem Video
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Resources : Multi-Step Word Problem Worksheet
Instructions: Complete the first worksheet. Use the answer key below to check your work.
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Description: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/multiple-step-problems/multiple-step2_STEPS.pdf Complete the first worksheet. Use the answer key below to check your work.