Day 7: Word Problems with Unknown Parts

Introduction

Hi Mathematicians,

Today you will learn to solve more word problems using addition. For example, I have 3 pets. One pet is a dog. The other pets are fish. How many fish do I have? In this problem the unknown is how many fish I have. Can you figure it out? It’s 2! Watch the video and complete the activities to practice solving these types of problems.

 

Video

 

 

Activity

OK, Mathematicians, Let's get to work! Please get your learning coach and work on these math problems in your math journal. 

Icon_Task.pngIn Your Math Journal: Please solve the following problem. Show your thinking with numbers, pictures, and words. 

 

Farmer Jake has ten animals in his barn. 5 are sheep. The others are cows. How many cows does Farmer Jake have?

 

 

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