Solving Word Problems
Goal:
Goal:
See if you can solve these problems!
Let's solve a subtraction word problem. Then, read through the slideshow to solve it.
There are 5 frogs on a log.
2 frogs jump
off.
How many frogs are on the log now?
I can draw a picture of the problem.
I can show the problem on a ten frame.
I can write an equation for this problem:
5 - 2 = 3
My answer is:
There are 3 frogs on the log now.
Do you remember Jenna and Lily? Let’s see how Jenna can share her crayons.
Question
Jenna had 12 crayons to start with. She decided to give Lily 6 of her crayons, so they each have the same number of crayons.
How many crayons does Jenna have left after she gives some to Lily?
If you count how many crayons are left, Jenna has 6 crayons!
12 – 6 = 6