Word problems

Pick the structure, place the numbers on the bar diagram, then type the answer.

For each problem, spot the structure, fill the diagram and then compute the answer.

Learning objectives

Grade 3
- Model a word problem (part-whole, comparison, or equal groups) with a bar diagram before computing.
- Reword the problem to find the structure and the unknown.
Grade 4
- Extend the modelling to multi-part problems and multiplicative equal groups.
- Pick the right structure, then check the order of magnitude.
Grade 5
- Model more complex problems (proportion, compound comparison).
- Build a full strategy: spot the structure, sketch the diagram, compute, check.

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