PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Every word problem is a story!
Picture the story in your mind.
OR draw a picture to help you understand what is happening.
Remember- it's not just about the numbers!
Mrs. Smith went to the store to buy 5 items with $40. She left with 17 items and spent $33.45. How many extra items did she buy?
Mrs. Smith went to the store to buy 5 items with $40. She left the store with 17 items and spent $33.45. How much change did she receive?
Mrs. Smith went to the store to buy 5 items with $40. She left the store with 17 items and spent $33.45. Did she have enough money?
Nancy has 5 grandchildren. She gave them each $25.00 on their birthday. How much money does she spend on them?
35 people went to the baseball game. 12 left early. How many people stayed until the end?