Picture This! Solving Math Word Problems

Math Grades 1st Grade 6:27 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how to solve word problems by matching them to pictures and using addition to find the answer. Let's become word problem wizards!

Video Resource

Solving Word Problems | Math for 1st Grade | Kids Academy

Kids Academy

Duration: 6:27
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Key Concepts

  • Addition
  • Word Problems
  • Matching Pictures to Problems

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to solve word problems by matching them to corresponding pictures.
  • Students will be able to add three numbers to find the total in a word problem.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about word problems. Show the video 'Solving Word Problems | Math for 1st Grade | Kids Academy'. Explain that they will learn to solve word problems by using pictures and addition.
  • Guided Practice (15 mins)
    Work through the word problems presented in the video together as a class. Pause the video after each problem and have students identify the important information and the 'keyword' that tells them to add. Emphasize matching the word problem to the correct picture. Write out the addition equation on the board and solve it together. Talk about commutative property.
  • Independent Practice (15 mins)
    Provide students with additional word problems and pictures (worksheet). Have them work independently or in pairs to match the problems to the pictures and solve them. Circulate to provide assistance as needed.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share their strategies for solving word problems. Emphasize the importance of reading carefully, identifying keywords, and using pictures to help.

Interactive Exercises

  • Word Problem Matching Game
    Create a set of cards with word problems and a set of cards with corresponding pictures. Have students match the word problems to the correct pictures.
  • Drawing Word Problems
    Give students a word problem and have them draw a picture to represent the problem. Then, have them use their picture to solve the problem.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some words that tell you to add in a word problem?
  • How can pictures help you solve a word problem?

Skills Developed

  • Problem-solving
  • Addition
  • Reading Comprehension

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What helps you solve a word problem?

Correct Answer: A picture

Question 2:

What does 'all together' usually mean you should do?

Correct Answer: Add

Question 3:

If you have 2 apples, 3 bananas, and 1 orange, how many fruits do you have in all?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 4:

Laura has 5 flags, 6 stars and 3 lanterns. How many decorations does she have in total?

Correct Answer: 14

Question 5:

What does the word 'in all' mean we need to do?

Correct Answer: Add

Question 6:

What do we call it when we can add numbers in any order?

Correct Answer: Commutative Property

Question 7:

Dave made 3 flags, 8 stars, and 8 lanterns. How many decorations did he make all together?

Correct Answer: 19

Question 8:

What do we do first when trying to solve a word problem?

Correct Answer: Read it

Question 9:

If you can't find the right answer, what should you do?

Correct Answer: Try Again

Question 10:

What is the total if you have 4 books, 2 toys, and 2 pencils?

Correct Answer: 8

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

When a word problem says 'all ________', it means we should add.

Correct Answer: together

Question 2:

A ________ can help you understand a word problem.

Correct Answer: picture

Question 3:

Adding means to put numbers ________.

Correct Answer: together

Question 4:

Reading a word problem ________ helps you understand it.

Correct Answer: carefully

Question 5:

When a word problem uses the term ________ ________, it suggests adding all of the numbers together.

Correct Answer: in all

Question 6:

The commutative property says we can ________ numbers in any order.

Correct Answer: add

Question 7:

Numbers can be added in any order because of what property?

Correct Answer: commutative

Question 8:

A group of things is called a ________.

Correct Answer: total

Question 9:

We can ________ a line to connect the correct picture.

Correct Answer: trace

Question 10:

Adding three numbers needs us to ________ each amount

Correct Answer: combine

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.2:Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.B.3:Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract. (Students need not use formal terms for these properties.) Examples: If 8 + 3 = 11 is known, then 3 + 8 = 11 is also known. (Commutative property of addition.) To add 2 + 6 + 4, the second two numbers can be added to make a ten, so 2 + 6 + 4 = 2 + 10 = 12. (Associative property of addition.)

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