Unit 4, Lesson 27-- Recognizing Story Problem Operations

Lesson 27-- Recognizing Story Problem Operations

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will focus on better understanding how different situations in story problems help you to know what operations to use. 


Video


Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • Watch the interactive video, and answer the questions.

Part 2 Directions:

  • The chart below shows cafeteria orders of hot lunches and cold lunches from Monday to Friday.
  • Use the chart to answer the questions in the interactive below. 
  • Determine which operation to use.  Then use your addition and subtraction strategies to solve.  Use the place value discs to help if needed.

Cafeteria Orders

Day Hot Lunches Cold Lunches
Monday 248 257
Tuesday 362 143
Wednesday 292 288
Thursday 301 226
Friday 217 239

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