Grade 4 - Progress in Mathematics

dawn —32.4
C

noon — 4 4.7
C higher

dusk — 4 6.1
C lower

Visualize the facts.

Focus on the question.

Solve each problem and explain the method you used.

1. The temperature at Beal Beach was
   32.4
   C at dawn. It rose 4.7
   C by
   noon, and then fell 6.1
   C by dusk.
   What was the temperature at dusk?

Facts:

Question: What was the temperature

at dusk?

What method will you use?

Method 1 Method 2

Draw and label a Write an equation.

number line. 32.4 4.7 6.1 n

2. Karl has 25 wheels for wagons and scooters.
   How many of each toy can he make if
   the wagons have 4 wheels and scooters
   have 3 wheels?


3. The digits of a two-digit number have a
   sum of 7 and a difference of 5. The number
   is less than 70 and greater than 20.
   What is the number?


4. The Hoopsters scored 35 points in the first half
   of the game and 18 more than that in the second
   half. The other team scored 90 points in the
   game. Did the Hoopsters win?

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