“Missing Addend Word Problems” explains how mathematical symbols represent specific words and demonstrates how to write equations for sample word problems.

The video “Illustrating Word Problems” shows how to use illustrations to solve addition and subtraction word problems.

“Fact Family: Multiply and Divide” reviews multiplication and division fact families and provides examples of how fact families can be used to solve division problems.

How to Solve Multiplication and Division Word Problems (Story Problems)

Estimate the sum of 2 digit numbers to the tens place. Estimate the sum of 3 digit numbers to the hundreds place. Estimate the sum of 4 digit numbers to the thousands place. Thanks Blooming with Ms. B for sharing hand motions for...

Join Mrs. Taylor as we solve football themed multiplication word problems together. Use this video during your Super Bowl Room Transformation. It will score a touchdown with all of your students.

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CUBES Strategy

Have students watch the video on their own or whole group. Give them word problems to solve, so they can practice using each...

The video “Two-Step Word Problems” identifies keywords for addition and works through several addition word problems that require two steps to solve.

A video entitled “Shape Word Problems” which discusses how basic shapes can be partitioned into equal parts and solves word problems using partitioned shapes as models.

The video “Additive Area Word Problems” demonstrates how to decompose an irregular shape into rectangles to find total areas.

A video entitled “Problem-Solving Liquid Volume” which demonstrates how to use a number line to solve metric liquid volume word problems.

The video “Model Multistep Problems” uses base ten block models to solve two-step problems involving addition and subtraction.

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve multistep problems involving positive and negative rational numbers using the order of operations. The teacher addresses common mistakes students make, such as confusion with addition and...

This video explains how to interpret and solve word problems involving division of fractions. It teaches students to use the concept of finding fractional parts of wholes and emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem rather...

In this video lesson, students learn how to solve word problems by creating a model. The teacher demonstrates how to represent the number of children in a pool using blocks, and then adds more blocks to represent additional children...

In this video, the teacher uses number lines to solve length word problems. They demonstrate how to add and subtract on a number line to find the height of a clay vase and the difference in length between two birds. The video provides a...

In this lesson, students will learn how to solve word problems that involve dividing fractions by whole numbers. They will use picture models to help them visualize the problem and determine the correct operation to use. By understanding...

In this video, the teacher explains how to use geometry knowledge as a water slide engineer. They demonstrate how to model a word problem by applying trigonometric ratios or the Pythagorean theorem. The lesson includes finding the cost...

In this video, we learn how to interpret and solve word problems involving division of fractions by using models. The teacher demonstrates how to solve division problems by visualizing the problem and drawing models to represent the...

In this lesson, students learn how to apply their knowledge of converting measurements and problem-solving to real-life situations, specifically in the context of planning for a soccer game. They explore different metric systems for...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve word problems involving subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators by using models. The teacher emphasizes the importance of visualizing fractions and avoiding common mistakes such...

In this video, the teacher explains how to solve word problems involving subtracting fractions with the same denominator using a visual model. The teacher provides clear examples and emphasizes the importance of understanding the...

Learn how to write exponential equations for word problems by analyzing the given context and identifying clues. Through examples, the teacher demonstrates the process of determining the initial amount and constant multiplier, and then...

In this video, the teacher explains how to estimate the addition of fractions using benchmark fractions. By visualizing 1/2 as a reference point, students can determine whether their answer should be larger or smaller than 1/2 based on...