REAL LIFE MATH

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REAL LIFE MATH
or
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?
DecideWhat are the key words?
Key words How many
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CONSIDER
How many usually means to total the items. This
can be done by
Counting
Adding
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.
Different methods can be used.
Count
75
Add 151515151575
Multiply 15 X 5 75
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Dont forget Just the number is not a complete
answer!
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Make the answer complete 75 marbles or even
better- Ann has 75 marbles.
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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.)