Number & Operations for Teachers 

    Copyright David & Cynthia Thomas, 2009

Chapter/Section

Chapter Three: Whole Numbers & Integers: Multiplication & Division

3.4  Writing Sensible Word Problems

Objective

Write word problems that motivate multiplication and division of whole numbers and integers..

Overview

As with addition and subtraction, teachers must be prepared to create multiplication and division word problems (and their inverses) that

·        Are situated in contexts and situations familiar to children;

·        Avoid use of ambiguous and/or confusing language; and

·        Avoid unconventional, unrealistic, or nonsensical uses of numbers and/or operations.

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Word Problems

Homework

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