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TV411: Tune in to Learning Basic Math Word Problems
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Tech Product/Equipment:
Computer and projector, Mobile devices for students
Activity Description
This site has many activities which can be done independently by a student or in a class with a group of students. This will be a Basic Math activity. Students will watch the video: Buying for Triplets. Discuss the problem setup. Use the Example Document to work on more word problems. (Answer sheet is included in the second Example Document.) If classroom computers are available, there is also an online, interactive Web Lesson on How to Use a Calculator.
Preparation
- Preview the Example Web Site (link above).
- Select the video: Buying for Triplets.
- Download and print copies of the Example Document, Basic Math Word Problems. Also download and print a copy of the answer sheet for yourself.
How-To
- Introduce word problems.
- Present video, Buying for Triplets .
- Ask students to review how to figure the answer.
- Hand out Example Document, Basic Math Word Problems.
- In pairs have students work out the problems.
- As a class, check the answers (Example Document, Answers to Basic Math Word Problems)
- Assign the interactive web lesson on Using a Calculator .
Teacher Tips
- Discuss any necessary math vocabulary with the class before watching the video.
More Ways
- This Web site has more videos on Basic Math topics: Area and Tiles, Budgets in Place, Carpenter Math, Estimating a Job, and Tracking Weight Loss.
- Web lesson topics include Using a Calculator, Pricing a Job, Place Value, Line Graphs, Bar graphs, and Comprehending Business Problems.
Program Areas
- ABE: Adult Basic Education
- ESL: English as a Second Language
- ASE: High School Diploma
Levels
- Low
- Intermediate
- High
- All Levels
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
- Advanced
