The Power of Groups: Operations and Algebraic Thinking · Algebraic Thinking

Solving Multi-Step Mysteries

Applying the four operations to solve two step word problems and assessing the reasonableness of answers.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we determine which operation to perform first in a complex problem?
  2. 2Why is estimation a powerful tool for checking if our answer makes sense?
  3. 3How can a letter or symbol represent an unknown quantity in an equation?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.D.8
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The Power of Groups: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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