1. EnVision Math Topic 5: Lesson 5-8 Multiplying by 1-Digit Numbers: Choosing the Correct Operation to Solve Word Problems 2010-11

2. How can I choose the correct operation to solve word problems?

3. combining equal groups to find the total Choose the Operation Multiplication each, equal, per, times as many combining unequal groups to find the total Addition sum, in all, total separating the total into equal groups separating the total into unequal groups Division each, equal, per Subtraction have left, many more/less, difference

4. Multiplication Addition Division Subtraction

5. 136 x 6 = 816 pounds ? pounds 136 pounds per student In 1990, a high-school class in Indiana made a very large yo-yo. It weighed 6 times as much as a student who weight 136 pounds. What was the weight of the yo-yo? 136

6. 379 + 244 + 137 = 760 miles ? miles 379 244 137 In September, Jamie traveled 379 miles from Andersonville to Foster, 244 miles from Foster to Leyton, and 137 miles from Leyton back to Andersonville. How many miles did Jamie travel in September?

7. 1,063 - 844= 219 miles 1,063 miles for Runner B Runner A ran 844 miles last year. Runner B ran 1,063 miles. How many more miles did Runner B run than runner A? 844 ? more miles