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Two-step word problem requires you to solve two different equations before coming to get the answer. The two-step word problem might have two different operations (like multiplication and addition) or two of the same operation (like subtraction and subtraction).
See the fact file below for more information on the word problems or alternatively, you can download our 21-page Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Word Problems CCSS 3.OA.8 worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
Key Facts & Information
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- At the end of the lesson, students will be able to solve two-step word problems using the four operations; represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
A NOTE FOR THE TEACHER
- When teaching patterns, try the following in your lesson:
- Ensure you establish a good vocabulary for words that mean the same.
- As you progress with the lesson, add on to the word list.
- Try to solve two-step word problem by separating each aspect to breakdown understanding, but still looking at it as a whole.
THEORY
- Two-step word problem requires you to solve two different equations before coming to get the answer. The two-step word problem might have two different operations (like multiplication and addition) or two of the same operation (like subtraction and subtraction).
- INSTRUCTION: Theory in action, take a look at solving two-step word problems before moving on to the assisted learning activities.
- David is a fisherman. He goes fishing and catches 23 salmon and 17 hake. David shared the fish among 5 friends equally. How many fish did each friend get?
- When we plan out to solve this word problem, we will find that there are two different operations that will occur.
- How many fish were there altogether?
- 23 salmon + 17 hakes = a (unknown)
- How many did each person get once shared equally?
- a (unknown) Γ· 5 friends = b (unknown)
- To solve this two-step word problem you will do so as follows:
- 23 + 17 = 40
- 40 Γ· 5 = 8
- Therefore, each friend got 8 fish each.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Word Problems CCSS 3.OA.8 Worksheets
This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Word Problems across 21 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that align with the Common Core CCSS code 3.OA.8 for Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Word Problems.
Table of contents:
- A lesson plan
- Warm-up activity
- Math theory explained
- Assisted learning activities
- Independent learning activities
- Extension activities and games
- Answer keys
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