Solving Multi-Step Problems Involving the Four Operations
T.I.P.S.
Students must be able to create representations of problems that require more than one step to solve. They must use a letter for the missing number, as well as a problem-solving model incorporating a variety of tasks.
Example
Read the problem situation below. Solve and write an equation including a letter in the equation to represent the missing amount. Explain your thinking. Chip and Jo sold tickets to a party celebrating the grand opening of their new store. They sold 250 tickets that were $35 each and 200 tickets for $45 each. After all of the money was accounted for, how much more money came from the $45 tickets than the $35 tickets?
Using Strip Diagrams with Multi-Step Problems
Digital Tools
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Word Problems with Extra or Missing Information
Mixed Operations Word Problems
Mixed Operations Word Problems with Fractions
Resources
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Readiness Standard5.4 Algebraic reasoning. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop concepts of expressions and equations. The student is expected to:
(B) represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity
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