Match Expressions to Word Problems
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Practice Questions
- Sarah had 20 cookies. She ate 2, then shared the rest equally among 3 friends. Which expression shows how many each friend got?
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(B) (20 - 2) ÷ 3
- A notebook costs $5. A pen costs $2. Mom bought 3 notebooks and 1 pen. Which expression shows the total cost?
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(A) 3 x 5 + 2
- There are 4 boxes. Each box has 6 red balls and 4 blue balls. How many balls in total?
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(B) 4 x (6 + 4)
- Tom runs 3 miles every day for 5 days, then runs 2 miles on Saturday. How many miles total?
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(B) 3 x 5 + 2
- A movie ticket is $12. Popcorn is $5. Dad buys tickets for 3 people and 1 popcorn. How much did he spend?
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(B) 3 x 12 + 5
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Teaching Notes
Discuss why the wrong answers are wrong. For example, in Q1, why is 20 - 2 ÷ 3 incorrect? (Because division happens first, which implies she shared 2 cookies, not the remaining 18).
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Picking the expression with the numbers in the same order as the text without checking operations.
- Ignoring parentheses.
- Incorrect operation choice
- Misinterpreting keywords
- Ignoring implied grouping
- Confusing operation order
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How do keywords determine operations?
- Why are parentheses important in expressions?
- What if the order of operations changes?
- Can multiple expressions be correct?
Extension Activities
- Write a math story.
- Create word problems.
- Act out math stories.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to explain a simple math story in words.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Algebraic Thinking & Operations
Estimated Time
20 minutes