Solving Maths Number Word Problems
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Solving Maths Number Word Problems
Year 3 Mathematics Learning to solve word problems step by step Building problem-solving skills
What Are Word Problems?
Stories with numbers and maths Real-life situations we need to solve Use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division Always have a question to answer
Can You Spot the Maths?
Listen to this story: Sarah has 12 stickers. She gives 4 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left? What maths operation do we need? What numbers are important?
The CUBES Strategy
C - Circle the numbers U - Underline the question B - Box the key words E - Eliminate extra information S - Solve and check
Let's Try CUBES Together!
Problem: Tom has 15 marbles. He buys 8 more marbles at the shop. How many marbles does Tom have altogether? Step 1: Circle the numbers Step 2: Underline the question Step 3: Box key words like 'altogether'
Addition vs Subtraction Key Words
{"left":"Addition words: altogether, total, in all, plus, more, sum","right":"Subtraction words: left, remaining, fewer, less, take away, difference"}
Practice Problem 1
There are 24 children in the playground. 9 children go inside for lunch. How many children are still playing outside? Use the CUBES method! Work with a partner Check your answer makes sense
Practice Problem 2
Emma collects 18 shells at the beach. Her sister collects 12 shells. How many shells do they have in total? Remember to use CUBES! What key word tells us the operation? Show your working
Checking Our Answers
Does the answer make sense? Is it bigger or smaller than we expected? Can we solve it a different way? Read the problem again with our answer
Remember
'Every maths problem is just a story waiting to be solved!' Take your time Use the CUBES method Check your answer makes sense Ask for help when you need it