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Hey guys,
Some people may want to pull their grades up for this last 9 weeks by doing some extra credit.
Here is a sheet of 10 multi-step word problems. To get extra credit points, solve the problems by filling out our Word Problem GO! graphic organizer. Ask me for the organizers in class so you can take them and fill them in with each word problem you want to do.
You will receive 100 extra credit points for each problem that you solve completely and successfully!
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEMS Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problems:
A) Ramon has an 8-liter jug of water. He fills nine 750-milliliter pitchers with water. How much water is left? (hint: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters)
B) Aaron is 63 inches tall. In order to ride a roller coaster at an amusement park, a person must be 5 feet tall. Is Aaron tall enough to ride a roller coaster? (hint: 1 foot = 12 inches)
C) Aliya made 32 cups of punch for a party. She needs to pour the punch into bowls that hold 1 quart each. How many bowls of punch will she fill up? (hint: 1 quart = 4 cups)
VIDEO #1: METRIC CONVERSION RAP
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1. What examples are given in the song of things that are measured in meters?
2. Every measurement in the metric system is separated by the power of _______ .
VIDEO #2: CONVERTING BETWEEN CUSTOMARY UNITS
Watch the video and answer the following questions:
1. The saying the teacher gives to help us remember how to convert is, "Horse to fly, ___________. Fly to horse, ____________ , of course."
2. How many inches are in 4 feet?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
An island in the Indian Ocean was 13 miles long and had a total perimeter of 32 miles. What is the width of the island?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Lucy has a library book that is 6 days overdue. The library charges $0.45 for the first day and $0.25 each additional day that a book is overdue. How much does Lucy owe the library in overdue fines?
VIDEO #1: PERIMETER AND AREA SONG
In this music video, you are shown some formulas for finding perimeter and area.
See if you can catch them!
1. What do you do to find the perimeter of an object?
2. What do you do to find the area of an object?
VIDEO #2: AREA OF A RECTANGLE
1. Name 3 items that the students used to show square units.
2. What filming process did the kids use to make this video?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem: Bicycle Stunt Competition
The point totals (rounded to the nearest tenth) for the 20 participants in a bicycle stunt competition are listed
below. The rider with the highest point total out of 100 points wins.
VIDEO #1: CREATE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS BY MULTIPLYING
Watch the video and answer the following question:
1. Using multiplication, name 3 fractions that are equivalent to 1/2.
VIDEO #2: IMPROPER FRACTIONS AND MIXED NUMBERS
Watch the video and answer the following question:
1. Use a picture to write the improper fraction 7/2 as a mixed number.
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Mr. Anderson wants to decorate six of his windows with garland. Two of the windows are 3.4
feet by 5.2 feet and the other four windows are 3.6 feet by 4.8 feet. How many feet of garland
are needed for all the windows?
VIDEO #1: RECOGNIZE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS BY USING NUMBER LINES
Watch the video and draw number lines to show the following to be true:
1. 1/2 = 2/4
2. 3/4 = 6/8
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Shannon was raking leaves in her front yard. She figured it would take 12 bags to hold the leaves from 2 trees. If Shannon has 7 trees (each the same size), how many bags would she need to hold all the leaves?
VIDEO #1: COMPARING FRACTIONS WITH LIKE NUMERATORS OR LIKE DENOMINATORS
Watch the video and fill in the blanks of these statements.
1. When comparing two fractions with like denominators, the fraction with the ______________ numerator is the larger fraction.
2. When comparing two fractions with like numerators, the fraction with the ______________ denominator is the larger fraction.
VIDEO #2: COMPARING TWO FRACTIONS BY USING A BENCHMARK FRACTION 1/2
Watch the video and take notes along with the teacher. Answer the following question.
1. What is a common mistake when comparing two fractions?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Martha was climbing up a rope that was attached to the gymnasium ceiling. The ceiling is 20 feet high, and she climbed to within 18 inches of the ceiling. How high did Martha climb?
VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING A T-CHART
Watch the video and do the following.
1. Answer the Guided Practice problem at the end of the video.
2. Write an answer to the Climate Check at the end of the video (The question is, "How do you feel about solving multi-step word problems using this method?").
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Ming and Chuck were walking home one afternoon and decided to draw a chalk line on the road from school to Chuck's house. They started out with a box of chalk and realized that one piece only lasted for two-thirds of a block. If they had 12 pieces of chalk in the box, for how many blocks were they able to draw a line? How do you know?
VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1. What 2 operations were used to solve the first word problem?
2. What 2 operations were used to solve the second word problem?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Mario is going to an amusement park on Saturday. The park charges 50 cents per ride, and Mario wants to ride all 19 rides at least once. What is the minimum amount of money he should bring? (write your answer in dollars and cents, like this $###.##)
You can check the box that says "check this box for help" to give you help on each problem.
Solve 10 problems correctly. Record all 10 problems and all your work on a piece of paper with your heading and the title "2nd 9 Weeks, Week 2 Long Division Practice".
ESTIMATING FOR REASONABLENESS
Watch the video below and take notes on a piece of paper with your heading and correct title.
Then, answer this question:
Estimate the product of 78 x 18. Then, without working out the exact answer, is 1,404 a reasonable answer to 78 x 18? Why or why not?
Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
Diego was racing his dirt bike and was traveling about 30 miles per hour. If he kept this rate up for 3 and one-half hours, how many miles would he have traveled?
Complete the following assignments on Long Division.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in the video(s).
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading and title for a homework grade.
LONG DIVISION BY CHUNKING
Click the link below to visit the Chunky Division App.
You can review the steps by clicking on "explain method".
When you are ready to practice, click on "start activity".
Solve 5 problems correctly using the Chunky Division App. Show all your work on your paper.
This is your first assignment.
USING THE AREA MODEL FOR DIVISION
Watch the video below and work the example along with the teacher.
Then, try using the area model method to work the problem 477 divided by 3 on your own.
Instructions:
1. Read the problem twice. Circle key words.
2. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram
3. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4. Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense. Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem: Dave is walking home from school and is attempting not to step on any of the cracks in the sidewalk. He finds that there are 15 cracks in front of each house and there are 12 houses that he walks past. How many cracks are there in all that Dave needs to try not to step on?
Watch the following videos on Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers by 2-Digit Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS - TRADITIONAL
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM Instructions: Read the problem twice. Circle key words. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer. Finally, explain how you got the answer(s). Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem: Michael is walking dogs to earn money. If he gets paid $2.50 per dog and he is attempting to earn $15.00, how many dogs does he need to walk?
Watch the following videos on Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 1-DIGIT NUMBERS - TRADITIONAL
Read the problem twice. Circle key words. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer. Finally, explain how you got the answer(s). Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Ted's car will go 25 miles on each gallon of gas. His tank holds 10 gallons of gas when it is full. If Ted wants to take a 700-mile trip, and he starts with a full tank of gas, what is the minimum number of times he will need to stop for gas?
Watch the following two videos on Rounding Numbers.
Make a list or a Venn diagram of 5 similarities and 5 differences in the 2 videos. Similarities and differences might include the style of music, who is singing, steps given on how to round, etc.
Turn your list or Venn diagram in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice. Circle key words. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer. Finally, explain how you got the answer(s). Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Brandon has a stack of books sitting on his desk. The first one has 10 pages, and the next one has twice as many pages, 20 pages. The next one has twice as many pages again, or 40 pages. This pattern continues for eight books. How many pages are in the eighth book? Explain how you arrived at your answer.
Watch the following videos on Adding and Subtracting Numbers with Decimals, and Using Compatible Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to for in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
ADDING AND SUBTRACTING DECIMALS
For this video, watch and answer these questions.
1. Using the rule in the video, find the sum of 17.63 + 804.6
2. What happens to a number when you move its decimal point to the right?
3. What happens to a number when you move its decimal point to the left?
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice. Circle key words. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer. Finally, explain how you got the answer(s). Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Mona needs to catch 12 grasshoppers to feed her pet snake. She figures it takes her about 3 minutes to catch each one. If there is one-half hour before her school bus comes to pick her up, does she have enough time to catch all the grasshoppers she needs? Explain why or why not.
Watch the following video on Reading Decimals on a Number Line.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in the video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice. Circle key words. Choose a strategy to solve the problem. Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer). Double check your work to make sure of your answer. Finally, explain how you got the answer(s). Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.
Problem:
There are several very long rivers in the world. The Amazon River in South America is 3,976 miles long, the Nile River in Africa is 156 miles longer than the Amazon River, and the Yangtze River in Asia is 215 miles shorter than the Nile River. How long are the Nile River and the Yangtze River? Order the rivers from longest to shortest. Explain how you got your answers.
Watch the following videos on Comparing and Ordering Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
Watch the following videos on Expanded Notation.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.
