Froggy Word Problems: Tricky Math Adventures!

Math Grades 1st Grade 6:18 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's hop into the world of word problems with a fun story about frogs! We'll read carefully, find the numbers, and solve tricky problems using addition and subtraction.

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Tricky Problems Worksheets | Math | 1st Grade - Kids Academy

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Duration: 6:18
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Key Concepts

  • Word problems
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Reading Comprehension

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to read and understand a simple word problem.
  • Students will be able to identify the numbers and the operations (addition or subtraction) needed to solve the problem.
  • Students will be able to solve word problems involving addition and subtraction within 20.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Start by introducing the concept of word problems. Explain that word problems are stories that use numbers and ask us to solve a question. Show the video to the class.
  • Reading and Understanding (10 mins)
    Re-read the frog word problem from the video together. Emphasize the importance of reading the problem twice: once to understand the story and once to identify the numbers and what they represent.
  • Solving the Problem (10 mins)
    Guide the students through the process of identifying the key information in the word problem. Discuss whether to add or subtract based on the keywords (e.g., 'left the grass in total' suggests addition of those that left, 'stayed in the grass' suggests subtraction). Use drawings or manipulatives (like counters) to help visualize the problem.
  • Practice and Application (10 mins)
    Provide students with similar word problems (either on a worksheet or on the board). Have them work individually or in pairs to solve the problems. Encourage them to draw pictures or use counters to help.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the solutions to the practice problems. Discuss any challenges students faced and reinforce the importance of reading carefully and identifying key information.

Interactive Exercises

  • Act it Out!
    Have students act out the frog word problem. Some students can be frogs in the grass, some can jump into the water, and some can hop away. This helps them visualize the problem and understand the actions.
  • Draw a Picture
    Give each student a piece of paper and have them draw a picture representing the frog word problem. This encourages visual representation and helps them understand the quantities involved.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some keywords that tell us to add in a word problem?
  • What are some keywords that tell us to subtract in a word problem?
  • Why is it important to read a word problem more than once?

Skills Developed

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Addition and Subtraction

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is a word problem?

Correct Answer: A story with numbers.

Question 2:

In the frog story, where were the first 15 frogs?

Correct Answer: In the grass.

Question 3:

If frogs jump *into* the water, do we add or subtract them from the grass?

Correct Answer: Subtract.

Question 4:

Five frogs jumped into the water and two frogs hopped away. How many frogs left in total?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 5:

What does 'in total' usually mean we should do?

Correct Answer: Add.

Question 6:

What is 5 + 2?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

If we start with 15 frogs and 5 jump away, how many are left?

Correct Answer: 10

Question 8:

After 5 frogs jumped into the water and two hopped away, how many frogs stayed in the grass?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 9:

What is 15 - 5 - 2?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 10:

Which of these is the same as 5 + 2?

Correct Answer: 2 + 5

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A word problem is a _________ with numbers.

Correct Answer: story

Question 2:

In the frog story, the frogs were first in the _________.

Correct Answer: grass

Question 3:

When frogs jump away, we _________ to find how many are left.

Correct Answer: subtract

Question 4:

Five frogs jumped into the water, and two hopped away. A total of ________ frogs left.

Correct Answer: 7

Question 5:

To find 'in total', we usually _________.

Correct Answer: add

Question 6:

5 + 2 = _________.

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

If you start with 15 frogs, and 5 jump away, there are _________ frogs left.

Correct Answer: 10

Question 8:

15 - 5 - 2 = _________.

Correct Answer: 8

Question 9:

Two plus five is the _________ as five plus two.

Correct Answer: same

Question 10:

Reading the word problem _________ helps you understand it better.

Correct Answer: twice

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.D.8:Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 + ? = 11, 5 = _ - 3, 6 + 6 = _.

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