Multi-Step Word Problems with Equations
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Multi-Step Word Problems with Equations
Multi-step word problems for Grade 5: eight problems such as rows of trees with some cut down, each with an equation like 15 × 20 − 96 = n to solve for n. With an answer key.
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Solve word problems with two or more steps and all four operations, write an equation with a letter for the unknown, and check the answer with estimation; remainders are explained.
Reviewed by Mrs. Catherine Reynolds, Teacher. How we check worksheets
How to use this sheet
- Have the child write the hidden question first: what must you know before you can answer?
- Draw a bar model for each step and label the parts.
- For problems with a remainder, ask what the remainder means in the story before writing the answer.
Common mistakes
- Stopping after the first step and giving that as the answer. Read the question again.
- Ignoring the remainder or rounding the wrong way, such as needing 7.5 buses. You cannot have half a bus: you need 8.
- Doing the steps in the wrong order. Retell the story in order before working it out.
