Solving word problems

Solving word problems

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will using our knowledge of calculation strategies to solve word problems.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Using the strategy, count back in tens, complete the equation: 43 - 20 =
20
Correct answer: 23
43
Q2.
59 + ? = 72
Correct answer: 13
50
7
Q3.
? = 32 - 20
Correct answer: 12
20
32

3 Questions

Q1.
12 people were on the bus and another 13 people got on. How many people are on the bus now?
12
13
Correct answer: 25
Q2.
Chocolate bars normally cost 25p but the shop has increased the price by 18p. How much do they cost now?
18p
25p
Correct answer: 43p
Q3.
Mrs Crane reads 36 pages of her book at lunchtime and 29 pages at the end of the day. How many pages of the book has she read?
29
Correct answer: 65
66

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UnitMaths / Exploring calculation strategies