What a word problem is and how to solve it
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Add a question and solve: “A shop has 45 red and 31 green apples.”
For example: How many in all? 45 + 31 = 76.
2
Problem: A theatre has 68 seats and 45 are taken. How many are free?
23
3
Write and solve a problem from the short note: There were — 27, Left — 14, Remaining — ?
27 − 14 = 13
4
Write a 4-step algorithm for making breakfast.
Answers will vary.
5
Draw a diagram and solve: whole 50, parts 20 and ?
30