Multi-step word problems

Key notes :

🧠 What Are Multi-Step Word Problems?

Multi-step problems need two or more operations (like addition ➕, subtraction ➖, multiplication ✖️, or division ➗) to find the answer.

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📖 Read the Problem Carefully

• Understand what the story is saying 👀
• Identify important information
• Ignore extra or confusing details

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❓ Identify the Question

Find out what the problem is asking you to find.
👉 “How many?”
👉 “What is the total?”
👉 “How much more?”

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🧩 Break the Problem into Steps

Solve it step by step, not all at once.
Example:
1️⃣ First do addition
2️⃣ Then do subtraction

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🔢 Choose the Correct Operations

Decide which operation to use for each step:

• Addition ➕ → to combine
• Subtraction ➖ → to compare or find leftover
• Multiplication ✖️ → equal groups
• Division ➗ → sharing or grouping

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✏️ Show Your Work

Write each step clearly.
This makes it easier to check your answer!

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🧮 Solve One Step at a Time

Don’t rush.
Compute each part correctly.

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✔️ Check Your Answer

Ask yourself:

• Does my answer make sense? 🤔
• Did I use all the information?
• Did I answer the question?

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🧠💡 Use Bar Models or Drawings

Pictures help you understand the story problem better.
Use:
📦 Boxes
📏 Number lines
🎨 Simple diagrams

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🪜 Multi-Step Word Problem Example

Rita bought 5 packs of stickers. Each pack has 6 stickers. She gave 8 stickers to her friend. How many stickers are left?
1️⃣ Multiply: 5 × 6 = 30
2️⃣ Subtract: 30 − 8 = 22
✔️ Answer: 22 stickers

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