Unit 5, Lesson 2-- Solving Two Step Problems with Addition and Subtraction

Lesson 2-- Solving Two Step Problems with Addition and Subtraction

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will practice solving two step problems with addition and subtraction.

Video

Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • In the interactive below, solve each problem.
  • Show your thinking in your notebook using drawings, numbers, and words.
  • Use the base ten blocks to help you.

Part 2 Directions:

  • In the interactive below, show what you have learned about solving 2- step word problems.

In Your Math Notebook:

Let’s get out our math journals and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write and solve an equation.

Read, Draw, Write. DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.)

Wally had 54 toy trains. He sold 48 of them to make some extra money. He missed having a big collection, so he later bought 15 more. How many toy trains does he have now? 

D (Draw a picture.)

W (Write and solve an equation.)

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