Weekly Math Problems

Weekly Math Problems - Week #1

Due Date:  Friday, October 9th, 8:30 a.m.

Directions: Answer each problem on a separate sheet of paper.  Each        

problem should include the following steps:

     Step 1.  Understand the problem

              Collect/Write down all relevant data

     Step 2.  Choose an Appropriate Strategy

             Act It Out

             Choose An Operation

             Draw a Picture

             Guess and Check

             Look For a Pattern

             Make a Chart or Table

             Make an Organized List

             Use Logical Reasoning

             Work Backwards

    Step 3. Solve the Problem

             Use your relevant data and the appropriate strategy to solve

             the problem. Show all work. Explain your answer.

Problems:

1) Mom put 24 carrots on a plate. When she came home, she saw 10 carrots left. Write an equation using a 

    variable to represent the number of carrots eaten and then solve.

2) Last year, 9,742 people went to the concert. This year 2,197 less people came. Write an equation using a

    variable to represent the number of people attending the concert this year and then solve the equation.

3) Use an expression to model the following: Frank grew 921 trees. In November he sold 210, and in December

    he sold 452. Then he planted 750 new trees.

4) If Stan adds $5 to his savings account, he will have more than $125. Which amount might Stan have in his

    account now: $119, $120, or $122? Explain your answer.

5) There are 440 books needing to be shelved in the library. Mrs. Smith can shelve 40 books each hour. How

    many hours will it take her to shelve all the books? Explain your answer.