1. The Magic Hand solves word problems Developed by: Joy Allovio June 9, 2009

2. 1. What are the facts? Circle numbers and box labels. The 5 things to know to solve word problems.

3. 1. What are the facts? Circle numbers and box labels. 2.What is the question? Underline it. The 5 things to know to solve word problems.

4. 1. What are the facts? Circle numbers and box labels. 2.What is the question? Underline it. 3. What can you eliminate? Cross through it. The 5 things to know to solve word problems.

5. 1. What are the facts? Circle numbers and box labels. 2.What is the question? Underline it. 3. What can you eliminate? Cross through it. 4. Choose a strategy to solve. +,-,x, /, chart or picture. The 5 things to know to solve word problems.

6. 1. What are the facts? Circle numbers and box labels. 2.What is the question? Underline it. 3. What can you eliminate? Cross through it. 4. Choose a strategy to solve. +,-,x, /, chart or picture. 5. Does the answer make sense? Is it logical? The 5 things to know to solve word problems.

7. Now, it’s your turn…

8. Sadie counted 8 oranges, 7 pears, and 4 apples in a fruit bowl. What was the total number of oranges and apples in the fruit bowl?

10. Choose a strategy: 8 + 4 = 12. Is your answer logical? Yes.