Grade 3/Addition
Multi-Step Four Operations Word Problems (775)
Two/three-step mixed operation problems.
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Teaching Notes
Spot trigger words: each/per/group/share.
Common Mistakes
- Add before multiply
- Drop a step
- Incorrect order of operations
- Missing a step in problem
- Calculation errors
- Misinterpreting keywords
Differentiation
SupportProvide scaffolding by highlighting steps or operations.
ChallengeChallenge to create own complex multi-step problems.
Discussion Questions
- What operation helps solve this part?
- How do you check your steps?
- Can we solve this problem differently?
- Why is showing work important?
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Problem Solving & Operations
Estimated Time
20 minutes
Skills Practiced
sequence multi stepmix operationsinterpret remainder
Prerequisites
- 774
- 762
- 773
- Single-step word problems (all operations)
- Basic order of operations
Next Steps
- Multi-step problems with decimals/fractions
- Problems involving remainders
- Multi-Step Four Operations Word Problems - Set B
- Interpreting Remainders in Word Problems
- Multi-Step Problems with Estimation