Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Use Model Drawing in Four-Step Process Main Idea of Question Work the computation (s).Describe how the problem was solved. WhoWhatUnit Bar Read one sentence at a time to adjust unit bars. Details

Four Step Process 1.Main Idea Read the problem. Write the main idea in the question. 2.Details Write who the problem is about (related to main idea.) Write what the problem is about (related to main idea.) Draw unit bars of equal length. Re-read the problem one sentence at a time adjusting the unit bars to match the story and identify the question on the model. 3.Strategy Work the computation (s). 4.How Describe how the problem was solved.

Extra Information If a child understands that the details are what is needed to answer the main idea of the question, he will NOT include the extra information in the details. Try to keep students focused on what the question is asking them to find. However, if the child includes the extra information in the drawing, placing the ? in the model will help them understand that the extra information is NOT needed.

Put Together Addition

Austin has 22 toys. Jeff has 33 toys. How many toys do they have together? Toys together Austin Jeff toys ] ? Add 22 and 33. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Austin has 22 toys. Jeff has 33 toys. How many toys do they have together?

Juan has 32 games for his Gameboy. Devion has 52 games for his Gameboy. Cody has 24 games for his. Juan gave 15 of his games to Cody. Which number sentence shows Cody’s number of games? Cody’s # games Juan Devion Cody games ? Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Juan has 32 games for his Gameboy Gameboy. Devion has 52 games for his Cody has 24 games for his Juan gave 15 of his games to Cody. 52 ξ|ξ| | X 15 Which number sentence shows Cody’s number of games?

Take Away Subtraction

Ms. Hernandez has 10 chocolates and 25 jelly beans in a bag. She ate 6 of the jelly beans. She put the rest of the jelly beans in a jar. Which way can be used to find how many jelly beans are in the jar? Jelly beans jar Ms. H Jelly beans 25 Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 25 jelly beans in a bag. Ms. Hernandez has 10 chocolates and She put the rest of the jelly beans in a jar. She ate 6 of the ? 6 jelly beans. X|J Which way can be used to find how many jelly beans are in the jar?

John wanted to buy a bicycle that cost $285 and a helmet that cost $39. He was able to get $19 taken off the price of the bicycle because he used a coupon from the newspaper. With the coupon, how much did the bicycle cost John not including tax? Bicycle cost Johnbicycle money $285 | ] - $19 $266 Subtracted $19 from $285. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 and a helmet that cost $39.John wanted to buy a bicycle that cost $285 how much did the With the coupon, ? $19 He was able to get $19 taken off the price of the bicycle because he used a coupon from the newspaper. X bicycle cost John not including tax?

John wanted to buy a bicycle that cost $285 and a helmet that cost $39. He was able to get $19 taken off the price of the bicycle because he used a coupon from the newspaper. With the coupon, how much did the bicycle cost John not including tax? Bicycle cost Johnbicycle money helmet money $285 | ] - $19 $266 Found the difference between $19 and $285. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 and a helmet that cost $39.John wanted to buy a bicycle that cost $285 how much did the With the coupon, ? $19 He was able to get $19 taken off the price of the bicycle because he used a coupon from the newspaper. X bicycle cost John not including tax? |§§§ § $39

At breakfast, the temperature outside was 68 degrees F. At lunchtime it had gone up 5 degrees F, and then by dinnertime it had gone down 2 degrees F. What was the temperature at dinnertime? Temperature dinnertime temperature 68 ? 73 Find the sum of 68 and 5. Find the difference of 73 and 2. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 At lunchtime it hadAt breakfast, the temperature outside was 68 degrees F. gone up 5 degrees F, and then by dinnertime it had gone down 2 degrees F. What was the temperature at dinnertime? X

At breakfast, the temperature outside was 68 degrees F. At lunchtime it had gone up 5 degrees F, and then by dinnertime it had gone down 2 degrees F. What was the temperature at dinnertime? Temperature dinnertime temperature 68 ? 73 Find the sum of 68 and 5. Find the difference of 73 and 2. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 At lunchtime it hadAt breakfast, the temperature outside was 68 degrees F. gone up 5 degrees F, and then by dinnertime it had gone down 2 degrees F. What was the temperature at dinnertime? X -2 71

Subtraction Compare

There are 18 children in Ms. Fry’s homeroom class. There are more boys than girls. What additional information is needed to find how many more boys than girls are in Ms. Fry’s homeroom? info-more boys than girls Ms. Fry’s Boys Girls 18 ] ? Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 There are more boys There are 18 children in Ms. Fry’s homeroom class. than girls.What additional information is needed to find how many more boys than girls are in Ms. Fry’s homeroom? B G ]

Missing Part Subtraction

Jeff has 204 balls. Fifteen balls are baseballs and the rest are soccer balls. How many are soccer balls? soccer balls Jeffballs ] ? Found the difference between 24 and 15. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Fifteen balls are baseballs Jeff has 204 balls. and the rest are soccer balls. | How many are soccer balls? BS

Abby went to the mall with $15 in her purse. After she bought a book and popcorn, she had $7 left. If the book costs $6, which of these shows one way to find the amount that Abby spent on the popcorn? Way-money spent popcorn Abby money ? Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 After she bought a book Abby went to the mall with $15 in her purse. she had $7 left. $6 $15 and popcorn, $7 If the book costs $6,which of these B P BP shows one way to find the amount that Abby spent on the popcorn? L

Victoria’s parents spent $81 at the shoe store. Victoria’s shoes cost $24, and her sister’s shoes cost $29. The rest of the money was spent on her brother Carlos’ shoes. How much money was spent on Carlos’ shoes? Money Carlos’ shoes V. parentsmoney $81 ] _ $24 $57 Subtracted $24 from $81. Subtracted $29 from $57. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Victoria’s shoes cost $24,Victoria’s parents spent $81 at the shoe store. and The rest of the money was spent on her brother ? $24 her sister’s shoes cost $29. $57 -$29 $28 Carlos’ shoes. C How much money was spent on Carlos’ shoes? V $29 S 81 –

Multiple Step Operations Add and Subtract

Warner Elementary has 1,125 students enrolled in PK to 5 th grade. McFee Elementary has 238 fewer students in PK to 5 th grade. What is the total number of students in the 2 newest Cy-Fair schools? Students 2 new schools Warner McFee Students 1125 ] 1, Subtracted 238 from 1,125. Added 887 and 1,125. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 McFee Elementary has 238 fewer students in PK to 5 th grade. Warner Elementary has 1,125 students enrolled in PK to 5 th grade. What is ? the total number of students in the 2 newest Cy-Fair schools? 1, , ζ|ζ| 887

Donny had 148 baseball cards. Mel had 26 more baseball cards than Donny. Bruce had 11 fewer baseball cards than Mel. How many baseball cards did Bruce have? Baseballs-Bruce Donny Mel Bruce Bb cards ? Found sum of 148 and 26. Found the difference between 174 and 11. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Mel had 26 more baseball cards than Donny had 148 baseball cards. Donny. How many baseballBruce had 11 fewer baseball cards than Mel cards did Bruce have? |ξ|ξ

Victoria’s parents spent $81 at the shoe store. Victoria’s shoes cost $24, and her sister’s shoes cost $29. The rest of the money was spent on her brother Carlos’ shoes. How much money was spent on Carlos’ shoes? Money Carlos’ shoes Victoria Sister Carlos Shoes $81 $29 ] $24 + $29 $53 Find the sum of $24 and $29. Subtracted the sum from $81. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Victoria’s shoes cost $24,Victoria’s parents spent $81 at the shoe store. and The rest of the money was spent on her brother ? her sister’s shoes cost $29. $81 - $53 $28 Carlos’ shoes. $24 How much money was spent on Carlos’ shoes?

Put Together Equal Sets Multiplication

Jeff has 4 bags. Each bag has 5 toys. How many total toys does Jeff have? total toys Jeffbags of toys 4 ] ? Added 5 four times. Found the product of 5 and 4. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Each bag has 5 toys. Jeff has 4 bags. How many total toys does Jeff have? 5 x

Mrs. Cassidy bought 9 packages of party plates to use for a special party. Each package contained 8 party plates. The party plates cost $48 altogether. Which number sentence can be used to find how many party plates in all Mrs. Cassidy bought? NS-party plates Ms Cassidy bought $48 ? 9 x 8 72 Found the product of 9 and 8. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Each Mrs. Cassidy bought 9 packages of party plates to use for a special party. package contained 8 party plates. The party plates cost $48 altogether. P1 Which number sentence can be used to find how many party plates in all Mrs. P2P3 P4 P5 88 Ms C P Cassidy bought? Plates P7 P8P

Aaron exercises every day of the week. If he does 25 jumping jacks each day, how many jumping jacks will he do in 1 week? Jumping jacks 1 week Aaron jump jacks 1 Found the product of 25 and 7. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 If he does 25Aaron exercises every day of the week. ? 25 X jumping jacks each day,how many jumping jacks will he do in 1 week?

Ms. Lee has 12 boxes of crayons. Each box has 16 crayons. How many crayons does she have? crayons Ms. Leeboxes of crayons ? Multiplied 16 by 12. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Each box has 16 crayons. Ms. Lee has 12 boxes of crayons. How many crayons does she have? 16 X … 

Take Away Equal Sets Division

 Juan made paper roses for his girlfriend. He made 9 paper roses each day. How many days did it take him to make 117 roses? days to make roses Juanpaper roses D ? 9 Divided 117 by 9. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 He made Juan made paper roses for his girlfriend. 9 paper roses each day.How many days did it take him to make 117 roses? ) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 9 … 9

Juan made paper roses for his girlfriend. He made 9 paper roses each day. How many days did it take him to make 117 roses? days to make roses Juan paper roses D ? 9 Divided 117 by 9. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 He made Juan made paper roses for his girlfriend. 9 paper roses each day … How many days did it take him to make 117 roses? ) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 …

Multi-Operation Multiplication and Division

Manny bought pencils that were priced at 3 for 45¢. What was the total cost of 8 pencils? Total cost 8 pencils Mannypencils 1 ___ 3)45¢ 15¢ Divided 45 by 3 and multiplied the quotient by 8. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 What was the total cost of 8 pencils? Manny bought pencils that were priced at 3 for 45¢. ? 15¢ X 8 $ ¢

Manny bought pencils that were priced at 3 for 45¢. What was the total cost of 8 pencils? Total cost 8 pencils Mannypencils 1 ___ 3)45¢ 15¢ Divided 45 by 3 and multiplied the quotient by 8. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 What was the total cost of 8 pencils? Manny bought pencils that were priced at 3 for 45¢. ? 15¢ X 8 $ ¢

Theo bought 2 books for $4 each and 3 pencils for $1 each. Which number sentence can be used to find the total amount of money in dollars Theo spent? NS-money spent Theo 2 ? Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 3 pencils for $1 each.. Theo bought 2 books for $4 each and sentence can be used to find the total amount of money in dollars Theo spent? $4 Which number $1 Books Pencils $1 3 4 x x Found the product of 4 and 2. Found the product of 3 and 1. Found the sum of the products.

Alex bought lemons that were priced at 2 lemons for 18¢. What was the total cost of 5 lemons? Cost 5 lemons Alex $18 ? ____ )18 2 Find the quotient of 18 and 2. Find the product of 9 and 5. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Alex bought lemons that were priced at 2 lemons for 18¢. total cost of 5 lemons? 1 What was the 9 9 X 5 45 lemons

Theo has 4 old coins: W, X, Y and Z. Coin Y is worth $2. Coin Z is worth 3 times the value of coin Y. Coin W is worth 4 times the value of coin Y. The 4 coins are worth $30 altogether. What is the value of coin X? Value of coin X Theo Coin W Coin X Coin Y Coin Z $2 ? Found sum of 8, 2, and 6. Found the difference between 16 and 30. Step 1 Step 4 Step 2 Step 3 Coin Y is worth $2.. Theo has 4 old coins: W, X, Y and Z. times the value of coin Y. The 4 coins are worth $30 altogether. Coin Z is worth 3 Coin W is worth 4 times the value of coin Y. $30 $2 $6 $2 $8 What is the value of coin X?