Standard #: MAFS.3.OA.4.8 (Archived Standard)

Students solve a two-step word problem involving subtraction and division and then choose an equation that represents the word problem.

Students solve a two-step problem requiring multiplication and addition and then write an equation to represent the problem.

Students solve a two-step word problem involving addition and division and then write an equation to represent the problem.

Students solve a two-step word problem involving multiplication and subtraction and then write an equation to represent the problem.

Students will organize and analyze data to create equations with variables. Students will use their understanding of equations to solve two-step word problems using data collected from the Morgan Woods Fall Festival Supply Sheet. Students will then communicate their understanding of the data through a written budget proposal sheet.

Students will solve two-step word problems involving subtraction and division and represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.

The 3rd grade chess club members will make two wish lists on how to spend $75 on chess related materials. Then they have to make two new wish lists on how to spend $750 on chess related materials.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

This MEA asks the students to compare information provided on various Science Space Camps to be attended by a student during the summer. They will take into account past attendee's reviews of the camps which should create interesting student discussions.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

This third grade MEA asks students to work as a team to figure out which activities they would like to do at the water park with a given amount of tickets and time. Students will make informed decisions about which activities and food and beverage items on which to spend their allotted tickets.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

Solve some two-step word problems and write equations about sea turtles and how pollution created by people is impacting their survival in this interactive tutorial.  

For students who are unfamiliar with this language the task provides a preparation for the later understanding that a fraction of a quantity is that fraction times the quantity.

Students can practice answering mathematics questions on a variety of topics. With an account, students can save their work and send it to their teacher when complete.

Solve a two-step word problem by drawing a picture and creating an equation.

Solve some two-step word problems and write equations about sea turtles and how pollution created by people is impacting their survival in this interactive tutorial.  

For students who are unfamiliar with this language the task provides a preparation for the later understanding that a fraction of a quantity is that fraction times the quantity.

Students can practice answering mathematics questions on a variety of topics. With an account, students can save their work and send it to their teacher when complete.

Solve a two-step word problem by drawing a picture and creating an equation.

For students who are unfamiliar with this language the task provides a preparation for the later understanding that a fraction of a quantity is that fraction times the quantity.