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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Dedication
Thanks to Andrew and Faith for laughing.
Thanks to Jean Daviss fourth graders at Millstone River School, Plainsboro, New Jersey, for their helpful feedback.
Scholastic Inc. grants teachers permission to photocopy the activity sheets from this book for classroom use. No other part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Edited by Joan Novelli Cover and interior design by Holly Grundon Interior illustrations by Mike Gordon and Mike Moran ISBN-13: 978-0-439-51188-9 / ISBN-10: 0-439-51188-7 Copyright 2006 by Bob Krech and Joan Novelli All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Published by Scholastic Inc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 40 13 12 11 10 09 08 07
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Contents
About This Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What Are Fill-in Math Word Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Why Use Fill-in Math Word Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Meeting the Math Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Choosing Numbers and Checking Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to Use Fill-in Math Word Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Teaching Problem-Solving Skills: The Fantastic Five-Step Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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already supplied, except for a few key words and numbers that have been removed and replaced with blanks. Its up to students to fill in those blanks with missing nouns, verbs, and adjectivesjust as they would in other word games. The difference is that this game is missing some numbers as well. When your students supply the missing numbers along with the words, you suddenly have a wacky math word problem thats fun to read and solve!
ath word problems can provide a meaningful context for students to apply their skills, but sometimes the problems can be a bit boring or dry. (Remember trying to figure out when the two trains would pass each other?) That wont happen with fill-in math word problems. Students help create these problems, and once they get the hang of the process, the resulting word problems become more and more wild, interesting, and funall while providing good problem-solving practice with grade-appropriate math skills and concepts. Have fun while doing math? Absolutely!
correspond to the Number and Operations standard, the next 10 to the Measurement standard, followed by 5 each for Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Data Analysis
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and Probability. The stories within each section are arranged by level of concept difficultyfor example, stories for Number and Operations begin with simple comparisons of numbers, followed by single-digit addition, addition with three addends, subtraction, work with double digits, money, multiplication, and division. You can follow the order in the book or select problems based on concepts you are teaching at a given time.
Types of Words
Different kinds of words are required to fill in the blanks of the math problems. Following are the main types students will use. Review them and consider posting the descriptions and examples for easy reference. Adjectives: Words that describe something, such as smelly, happy, fierce, silly, and huge Adverbs: Words that tell how something is done, such as quickly, sadly, sleepily, and carefully Exclamations: Words such as ouch, yikes, wow, and oh Nouns: Words that name a person, place, or thing, such as refrigerator, dog, book, and sandwich. Sometimes plural nouns are asked for. This means more than one, such as refrigerators, dogs, books, and sandwiches. Verbs: Action words like run, catch, eat, and hop. Sometimes past-tense verbs are asked for, such as ran, caught, ate, and hopped.
31) specifies a one-digit number, while Taking Care of Your Teeth (page 17) asks for two-digit numbers. Other stories, such as Old Folktale (page 11), invite children to fill in three-digit numbers. Some, such as Organizing My Room (page 33), simply ask for a number, any number. You may choose to let students fill in numbers according to the directions in the stories, or you can tighten the parameters to provide for differentiation of instruction, individualizing the problems for students by using the number ranges that make sense for them. (For example, instead of leaving the direction at a three-digit number, you might substitute a three-digit number between 100 and 200.) However, keep in mind that leaving the number size open-ended is an interesting option, and will provide information about students ability to work with different-size numbers. There is no answer key for fill-in math word problems since answers will vary depending on the numbers students supply to fill in the blanks. You might set up a buddy system for checking answers, or have students turn in their stories for you to check.
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Problem solving should be the central focus of all mathematics instruction and an integral part of all mathematical activity. In other words, in mathematics, problem solving is what its all about! What do you do when you first encounter a math word problem? This is what we need to help students deal with. We need to help them develop a process that they can use effectively to solve any type of math word problem. Word problems often intimidate students because there may be a lot of information, what is there is embedded in text, and, unlike a regular equation, it is not always clear exactly what you are supposed to do. When using fill-in math word problems, you may want to take some time to teach students how to use the Fantastic Five-Step Process to problem solve.
roblem solving is the first process standard listed in the NCTM Principles and
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The Fantastic Five-Step Process helps students approach problem solving in a logical, systematic way. No matter what type of problem students encounter, these five steps will help them through it. Learning and using the five steps will help students organize their interpretation and thinking about the problem. This is the key to good problem solvingorganizing for action. The best way to help students understand the process is to demonstrate it as you work through a problem on the chalkboard or overhead. Make a copy of the graphic organizer on page 9. You can enlarge this to poster size, or provide each student with a copy to follow along as you take them through an introductory lesson.
Read the problem carefully. What are the facts? Have students volunteer these orally. Write them on the board.
Jock had 72 gumdrops. Jack had 89 gumdrops. Jinx had 98 gumdrops.
Encourage students to write down the facts. This will help them focus on what is important while looking for ways to put it in a more accessible form. Can we arrange the facts in a way that will help us understand the problem situation? For instance, maybe it would be good to draw a picture of what we know, put it in a list, or make a table. Sometimes its helpful to arrange numbers from lowest to highest or highest to lowest, especially if we are asked to compare. Are we being asked to compare? Yes!
Jinx - 98 Jack - 89 Jock - 72
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Try a number of different word problems using this talk through format with students. You can use sample problems from throughout the book. You might invite students to try the problem themselves first and then debrief step-by-step together, sharing solutions to see if all steps were considered and the solutions are, in fact, correct. Practicing the process in this way helps make it part of a students way of thinking mathematically.
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Date
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Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
3,180 - 1,010
h When comparing numbersfor example, to see which one is greaterwrite down the numbers one on top of the other, with the digits aligned, in order to make an accurate visual comparison. h When performing operations, align digits properly to avoid mistakes in computation. h When solving equations, check the final answer and ask yourself if it makes sense. (For more problemsolving strategies, see pages 78.) This number sense check helps. To do a good number-sense check, round the numbers in question, to get a good, reasonable estimate of what the answer should be. This provides a point of comparison to determine whether the actual answer does indeed make sense.
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Name
Date
Old Folktale
This is an old
(adjective)
folktale from
(place)
. It seems there once was a queen named . One day she declared,Whoever can catch from the forest
the most
(plural noun)
(adjective)
will win my hand in marriage, as long as he catches more than . Only two men accepted the challenge. tried first. He caught with a long
(three-digit number)
A woodcutter named
by using a
(noun)
handle. A
(occupation)
(adjective)
and with a
(adjective)
(noun)
Question:
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Name
Date
Sports Update
The National Target
(verb ending in - ing )
(place)
(place)
(name of girl)
went first. She was wearing her famous good luck on her head. She scored . The
(noun)
(three-digit number)
(three-digit number)
(adjective)
(name of boy)
(three-digit number)
(noun)
newcomer
(name of teacher)
(three-digit number)
Question:
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Name
Date
Alien Love
I love the girl from Planet . She is so
(noun)
(exclamation)
(color)
(one-digit number)
(adjective)
(adjective)
(color)
. She has
(one-digit number)
(one-digit number)
on her right hand. She wears a ring made out of on each finger.
(plural noun)
Question:
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Name
Date
The Author
I am writing a
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
(place)
at the turn of the century. Everyone said it was I am writing really writing for
(adjective)
(adverb)
(one-digit number)
(time)
(one-digit number)
(one-digit number)
pages.
Question:
How many pages did the author write this weekend? _______
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Name
Date
. They loved
music, and each learned to play a unique instrument. The first learned to play the . He would play
(noun)
(noun)
(one-digit number)
when he played. And the third learned the . He always used when
(noun)
(one-digit number)
performing. Together they formed a band. They called it the . The band was so famous .
(adjective)
(animal, plural)
(television show)
Question:
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Name
Date
Garden News
(name of girl)
well this year. Unfortunately, last year the only thing that grew were the ,
(plural noun)
and they did not taste so good in the salad. But this year she used plenty of the soil. She also and on
(liquid)
(plural noun)
(past-tense verb)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(one-digit number)
in July
(one-digit number)
(one-digit number)
(adjective)
(noun)
on top.
Question:
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Name
Date
(adjective)
(noun)
to brush with.
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
(color)
(adjective)
. When brushing, make sure you use a brush bristles. In fact, have two
(two-digit number)
Question:
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Name
Date
Directions to My House
Im glad you are able to come over later. We can play on my new .
(game)
(noun)
(two-digit number)
(name of person)
right at the
(adjective)
(noun)
. Thats Avenue. Go
(two-digit number)
(color)
(color)
(animal)
(name)
Question:
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Name
Date
My Collection
My great uncle
(name of boy)
helped me start my
(noun)
because theyre so
(adjective)
(place)
(famous person)
(two-digit number)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(name of person)
Question:
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Name
Date
Pet Care
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
and make sure they get plenty of fresh . If they have babies, a typical litter in it.You might want to give . The rest
(plural noun)
will have
(two-digit number)
(one-digit number)
to your best
(noun)
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Name
Date
Crime Report
The wealthy heiress Mrs. Penelope Fleabiter has reported a serious theft! As you know, she lives in a house in the suburb of ville.
(adjective)
(adjective)
(noun)
(name of sport)
(name of sport)
had
Question:
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Name
Date
Historical Site
You will surely enjoy visiting the historic mansion. It was built in by local
(first and last name of person)
(year)
out of . One
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
very interesting feature of the house is the windows, because they were made of look very . This makes the mansion
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(two-digit number)
windows on the first floor and on the second floor. When the mansion was windows were covered .
(two-digit number)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Question:
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Date
My Allowance
My dad gives me my allowance every at
(day of the week)
(time)
, right after he comes home from . How much I get depends on what jobs I do. . That was very for that. I also
(place)
(noun)
(adjective)
walked the
(noun)
all I did, but it was plenty. In fact, Dad was so proud he said I was !
(adjective)
Question:
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Name
Date
Holiday!
I love it when
(name of holiday)
rolls around in
(month)
(name of boy)
(name of girl)
Grandma
(plural noun)
(one-digit number)
(coin, plural)
so
(adjective)
. She gave me
(one-digit number)
. My Grandpa gave me
(one-digit number)
(noun)
(plural noun)
Question:
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Name
Date
Birthday Money
Young He got
(name of boy)
He went directly to
(name of teacher)
Sporting Goods Store. He spent half of what he had on a new pair of . They
(adjective)
(plural noun)
were
(color)
and looked really good on his . He will make good use of them when .
(body part)
he plays
(game)
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Name
Date
Garage Sale
(name of famous female person)
his old
(plural noun)
said she collects them. She also bought two She smiled and said they were just . They were dollars
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(noun)
off, waving.
Question:
How much did she spend? _______________________________ Did she get change? _____________ How much? _____________
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Name
Date
My Favorite Restaurant
Yesterday I went to my favorite restaurant, the .
(adjective)
(noun)
(noun)
(adjective)
(adjective)
. It cost
I was feeling
(adjective)
, so I had roast
(noun)
(plural noun)
(name of person)
Question:
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Name
Date
History Report
This is a report on King the First. He
(place)
(year)
to . He was very
(later year)
(plural noun)
(adverb)
When he became king there were kingdom. When he retired there were Thats why people called him and gave him a
(two-digit number)
(one-digit number)
(adjective)
(adjective)
(noun)
Question: Question:
How many
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Name
Date
Going Shopping
I love shopping at the mall. When I get there I always and
(verb)
(verb)
(plural noun)
(name of person)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
of them every
Question:
How many
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Name
Date
Secret Agent X
Secret Agent X, also known as for a mission. She went to , code
(name of girl in the class)
, is preparing
(place)
name:
(adjective)
(name of animal)
. The boss
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Sounds
(adjective)
Question:
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Name
Date
Arms of Steel
So! You want to develop arms of steel. I, , fitness expert, will
(name of person)
help you. First, you must eat properly. are good. Have at least every day. Eating them , too.You must
(plural noun)
(one-digit number)
(liquid)
(verb)
. Have good-quality
(plural noun)
on your feet for that. Finally, get a large Lift this over your every day for a week.
(noun)
. times
(body part)
(one-digit number)
Question:
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Name
Date
(place)
(large number)
-year old car and days. There are two boys, , and three girls, , and .
(large number)
(name of boy)
and ,
(name of boy)
(name of girl)
(name of girl)
(name of girl)
Im baking my famous
(adjective)
(noun)
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
. Im making
of them.
Question:
If you divide the cookies evenly, how many does each cousin get? _________________________________
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Name
Date
Organizing My Room
My mom is making me clean up my room, just because I left my
(plural noun)
(noun)
at least
(adjective)
hours! First, I dusted the , and then I vacuumed my . Now I have to put away my . I found of them.
(noun)
(noun)
(plural noun)
Question:
How many should you put in each drawer if you want them to be divided equally? ________________________
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Name
Date
Candy
My parents are going out tonight to see a new play called The . I was not happy
(adjective)
(noun)
that I had to stay home, so I jumped up and down and broke my in half. My parents gave me a big bag of my , to calm me down. I , though.
(noun)
(plural noun)
(name of teacher)
Question:
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Name
Date
Pizza Dinner
We are having pizza from s Pizzeria
PIZZA PLEASE!
(name of person)
(adjective)
with
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
it down with an extra-large glass of They cut it into eight slices. I have , and
(liquid)
. ,
(name of teacher)
(name of person)
coming over to
share the pizza with me. We are going to watch a new video, too, Revenge of the .
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Question:
If you divide the pizza evenly, what fraction of the pizza will you get? _______________________
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Measurement
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that supports the math standards for measurement across grades 23 (based on the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and are organized to accommodate the range of levels you would find in your class. As students complete the blanks in each story, they will build and solve word problems that provide practice in the following areas:
Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement and apply appropriate techniques to determine measurements h attributes of length, volume, weight, area, and time h nonstandard and standard units h repetition of a single unit to measure something larger than the unit h make comparisons and estimates h use formulas to find the area of rectangles
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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Measurement
Linear Measurement
Name
Date
on vacation, because
(noun)
(verb ending in - s )
(adjective)
(name of person)
(exclamation)
! The tower is
(two-digit number)
inches from the base to the . From there to the top its feet.
(different noun)
(one-digit number)
Question:
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Measurement
Linear Measurement
Name
Date
An Incredible Find!
Well-known archaeologist
(first name of boy)
(noun)
exploring the ancient caves of away at a rock wall using his trusty underneath some
(place)
(noun)
(plural noun)
, found a
(adjective)
scepter. The scepter is believed to have belonged to Queen . She was famous, of course, for the way she so . The handle of
(verb)
(adverb)
(two-digit number)
(noun)
(one-digit number)
meters long.
Question:
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Measurement
Time
Name
Date
The TV Guide
I love to watch TV. My favorite show is of America. It .
(plural noun)
is on channel Its so at
(two-digit number)
(adjective)
. It starts
P.M.
(time)
and lasts
(two-digit number)
Right after that I watch Wheel of game show. People win supply of show is
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
or a trip to
(place)
(two-digit number)
Question:
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Measurement
Time
Name
Date
Doing Homework
You know you should always do your homework so you can be as as a . is very . It should only hours. Do that first. Now, History of . It will take
(adjective)
(noun)
(school subject)
(adjective)
take
(one-digit number)
(plural noun)
is
(adjective)
(one-digit number)
hour(s). Finally, you need to read for minutes in your new assigned book, The .
(two-digit number)
Biography of
Question:
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Measurement
Elapsed Time
Name
Date
What a Chore!
(exclamation)
(name of boy)
(adjective)
major chores to do! First, he had to from his room to 3 P.M. Then, he had to to
(verb)
(verb)
(adjective)
, so he went right to
(place)
Question:
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Measurement
Perimeter
Name
Date
(noun)
the rectangular court with. Make sure you have plenty of because this is work.
(liquid)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
out-of-bounds line around the perimeter. Use which is the official regulation color.
(color)
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Measurement
Area
Name
Date
Elementary School. We are making rugs. I am making mine out of wool and . I have a design of a sitting on a in the middle of my rug. . She said if I
(plural noun)
(color)
(noun)
(color)
(noun)
(adjective)
keep up this kind of work, Ill end up being a someday. I measured with my my rug was and
(occupation)
(noun)
feet long
feet wide.
Question:
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Measurement
Liquid Measurement
Name
Date
A Cool Drink
You know how
(adjective)
it can
(adjective)
(adjective)
(adjective)
drink! Heres a recipe: to mix it in. for stirring. Put in a of of and a . Mix together, add
(container)
(noun)
(liquid measurement)
(liquid)
(liquid measurement)
(liquid)
(plural noun)
, and serve.
Question:
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Measurement
Weight
Name
Date
Bake a Cake
Are you
(adjective)
love this cake! When you taste it you will say, ! In a bowl, put
(exclamation)
(one-digit number)
(weight measurement)
of in
(plural noun)
and mix
(one-digit number)
(weight measurement)
of
(plural noun)
(verb)
(two-digit number)
(time measurement)
(adjective)
(noun)
(adjective)
Serve on a
(noun)
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Measurement
Weight
Name
Date
Pirate Gold
A bag of gold was recently found at the bottom of It weighed s Inlet.
(first name of girl)
pounds. It is suspected that it originally belonged to a pirate named Pegknown for always his . He was
(body part)
(noun)
(name)
The diver who found the gold, Mr. , will get to keep
(noun)
ounces. .
(plural noun)
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Geometry
The fill-in math word problems in this section include math content that supports the math standards for geometry across grades 23 (based on the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and are organized to accommodate the range of levels you would find in your class. As students complete the blanks in each story, they will build and solve word problems that provide practice in the following areas:
Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships h two- and three-dimensional shapes h subdividing, combining, and transforming shapes h congruence and similarity h geometric properties and relationships Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical situations h recognize and apply slides, flips, and turns h symmetry Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems h create mental images of geometric shapes h recognize and represent shapes from different perspectives
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Geometry
Geometric Shapes
Name
Date
The Garden
If you are planning a garden, here is some advice.
(adjective)
Make sure you have plenty of . Spread them over the ground.
(plural noun)
(adverb)
Put a high fence around all sides of the garden. This is to keep .You know they .
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(verb)
the
(plural noun)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Geometry
Geometric Shapes
Name
Date
Hat Shopping
I need a new hat because I am going to my uncle s wedding. We were surprised he is getting years old. The wedding
(name of boy)
married because he is is in
(number)
(place)
. It will be a very
(adjective)
(occupation)
. The
(noun)
(color)
(color)
The shape of the hat should have sides. People will see it and say,Oh is looking !
(exclamation)
, that hat
(adjective)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Geometry
Combining Geometric Shapes
Name
Date
The Sculpture
Famous sculptor is starting a new
(name of girl in the class) (adjective)
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
was
(adjective)
(geometric shape)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Geometry
Combining Geometric Shapes
Name
Date
(noun)
makes people
(verb)
delight. The bottom is shaped like a and is made of . It is covered with . It has
(geometric shape)
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
shaped like
on top. One .
(plural noun)
Question:
What does Chef Bobs new dessert look like? Draw it.
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Geometry
Symmetry
Name
Date
(plural noun)
are
(plural noun)
down and
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(verb)
(noun)
(geometric shape)
(geometric shape)
Question:
What does the mayor look like? Draw his portrait, and then draw a line of symmetry through it.
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
If someone asked how many raisins nine children would eat, we could answer 90 by extending the relationship between the number of children and the number of raisins eaten-in this case, the number of children multiplied by 10 or, using algebra, n x 10 = raisins eaten. This is a growing pattern, where the numbers increase. h Students may also encounter repeating patterns, where the elements of the pattern dont grow but simply repeat, as with the mail carrier who wears blue socks on odd days and red socks on even days, and we want to know what color socks he will be wearing on Thursday if Monday is July 10. (answer = blue, because Thursday would be July 13, which is an odd numbered day)
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
scientists from the University of have recently discovered a cave filled with . Not only that, there were drawings
(place)
ancient
(plural noun)
on the cave walls, too. Everything was in a straight line. First, there were three ,a , followed by two , and . Then the whole thing
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
(noun)
(plural noun)
repeated.
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
Aliens Speak!
I was reading my favorite newspaper, the National yesterday.
(noun)
The headline said that a man received messages from aliens from the planet . The message said that the aliens are coming to survive.
(plural noun)
(verb)
(verb)
(plural noun)
Question:
What would be a good clue for the next number in the pattern? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
Big Winner
(name of girl)
is a big winner!
Some people say she looks a lot like and is as smart as . She was on that
(name of teacher)
(noun)
in the first round. She won dollars in the third round. Her total winnings after three rounds.
(two-digit number)
were
(three-digit number)
(adjective)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
s Super
(animal)
(noun)
My old one is too small for me. I want to get a one with
(color)
(color)
dollar(s), but it
dollars.
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
was giving a
lecture at
(noun)
College. She was very happy to be asked to speak at such a Measuring the Speed of must measure it with a(n) place. Her topic was .First, she said,you .
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(noun)
She demonstrated for the students. She found that it was inches long.I now know that the
maximum speed would be 100 mph. I simply multiplied the length by the speed factor X.
Question:
What is X? _____________________________________________
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Source: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2000); my.nctm.org
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
Soccer Stars
Soccer has become a very game with many because it is , ,
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(adjective)
and
(adjective)
. Recently, a
(name of country)
scored two goals each day of the competition. scored one goal the first day, two the second,
(name of singer)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
The Contest
(name of boy in the class)
and
are going to
in two
they are
(plural noun)
)! Our male
(one-digit number)
the second day. Our female contestant ate more than he did on the first day, but one less
(one-digit number)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
Baseball Hero
Baseballs leading hitter,
(name of girl)
(adjective)
season. Of course she uses a bat made of , so that helps. In May she .
(noun)
(one-digit number)
(one-digit number)
July was the same as June, and then in August she felt really and got hits. She says she
(adjective)
(one-digit number)
gets her
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(liquid)
Question:
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
The Probability
(container)
I hope you are feeling very time for the very Inside we will place
(adjective)
(adjective)
Probability
(adjective)
(plural noun)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Question:
What is the probability of picking one of the first group of items? _________________________
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50 Fill-in Math Word Problems: Grades 2-3 Bob Krech and Joan Novelli, Scholastic Teaching Resources
Name
Date
County Fair
Princess to the
(first name of girl in the class)
went
County Fair. There were rides like the Tilt-alike Toss a and games . The
(noun)
(noun)
(noun)
, two are
(plural noun)
Question:
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