- In your Math Journal, write the name of the strategy
you think is the most fun to use. Explain why you
think it is fun. Then write the numbers of the
problems you solved by using that strategy.
Choose a strategy from the list or use another
strategy to solve each problem.
- There were 428 people at the
book fair. Three hundred eighteen
of them bought books. How many
people did not buy a book? - Stella made a triangular book display.
She put 9 books in the first row,
8 books in the second row, 7 books
in the third row, and so on. How many
books did Stella use in her display? - Hank wrote 14 poems. Julio wrote 5 more
poems than Hank. How many poems did
Julio write? - Ray’s bookmarks were made of red or blue
plastic with purple, white, or yellow fringe.
How many different bookmarks could
Ray make? - Sue reads adventure books. There are 11
books on her desk. She has read 7 books.
How many books does Sue have left to read? - The book fair charged 30¢ admission.
How many different ways could people give
the exact amount if no pennies were allowed?
Use These Strategies
Make a Table or List
Choose the Operation
Guess and Test
Write a Number Sentence
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