Questioning and Posing Problems

Related Content 3MA.A.8: solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems
Standards using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of
answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.

Lesson Objective: I can ask questions to solve a two-step word problem. (40 minutes)

Opening/Connection 5 Minutes Materials

I will present students with the mathematical situation without numbers or questions. Students will analyze -Situation
the word problems and develop noticings and questions based on the prompts below. Prompt
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Sarah made cookies. She ate a few cookies, and then split the rest evenly between her friends.
What information do you notice? -
What questions do you have? Reflection
sheet

Teach/Model (I Do) 8 Minutes Materials

Teacher will discuss the importance of posing questions when presented with a situation or problem. The - Anchor
teacher will describe ways that students can enhance their problem solving skills through asking guiding Chart
questions and drawing conclusions.

Guided Lesson (We Do) 12 Minutes Materials

Teacher will present students with the numbers in the situation but nor the question. The students will then -Situation
begin posing problems by developing possible questions or problem prompts could be used based on the Prompt
information within the mathematical situation. slide
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Sarah made 32 cookies. She ate 4 cookies, and then split the rest evenly between her 7 friends.
Reflection
What questions could be asked based on the information in the problem? sheet

Independent (You Do) 10 Minutes Materials

I will present students with the remaining parts of the problem including the questions and numbers. -Situation
Students will reflect on problem solving prompts they could use to solve the problem based on the Prompt
information. slide
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Sarah made 32 cookies. She ate 4 cookies, and then split the rest evenly between her 7 friends. How Reflection
many cookies did each friend receive? sheet