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BELL RINGER Amanda loves to read. She reads a chapter every night before going to bed. Last night she read Chapter 6. If Chapter 6 starts on page 73 and ends on page 94, how many pages did Amanda read?. SOLVING WORD PROBLEMS. LET'S. S.K.A.T.E. S. Survey the word problem.
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BELL RINGER Amanda loves to read. She reads a chapter every night before going to bed. Last night she read Chapter 6. If Chapter 6 starts on page 73 and ends on page 94, how many pages did Amanda read?
SOLVING WORD PROBLEMS
LET'S S.K.A.T.E
S Survey the word problem. Read the problem carefully. Identify the question.
K Keep important information. Highlight and record important facts. Identify extra information.
A Attempt to Estimate the answer. Use the facts to make a guess. Is your guess reasonable?
T Take time to solve the problem. Write an equation, draw a picture or diagram, look for a pattern or make a chart. Write a sentence answering the question.
E Examine your answer carefully. Compare your answer to the estimate. Did you answer what was asked?
After school, Dayon, Diamante and Jasmine decided to skateboard at a neighborhood park. They skated for a combined total of seven hours. Diamante skated on his new Orange Peel skateboard from 3:00 pm to 5:15 pm. Dayon skated on his favorite Birds-Eye skateboard from 4:00 pm to 6:20 pm and Jasmine skated on her old Lightning Bolt skateboard starting at 3:30 pm. What time did Jasmine finish skateboarding? How long did Diamante and Dayon skateboard? Our estimate was that Jasmine finished skating at 6:00 pm. 3:00 - 5:15 is EXAMINE ATTEMPT TAKE TIME 3:00 - 5:15 is approximately SURVEY KEEP 2 hours 15 min 4:00 - 6:20 is 2 hours 2 hours 20 min 4:00 - 6:20 is approximately 2 hours 15 min +2 hours 20 min Our answer was that Jasmine finished skating at 5:55 pm. Dayon and Diamante skated 4 hours and 35 min. 2.5 hours 2 + 2.5 = 4.5 7 hours minus 4 hours and 35 min is 7 - 4.5 = 2.5 Therefore our estimate and answer are close enough to accept our answer. 2 hours 25 min Jasmine skateboarded for ABOUT 2.5 hours, which means she finished at ABOUT 6:00 pm Jasmine skated until 5:55 pm. CHECK YOUR ANSWER. ANSWER THE QUESTION. IDENTIFY THE QUESTION. MAKE AN ESTIMATE. HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT FACTS.