Students will solve the real-life word problems by using the pictures on this printable math worksheet as clues. Students must decide which operation to use and what kind of answer each question calls for—addition or subtraction.
This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that highlight 21st Century skills like critical thinking, service mentality, and creativity. These FutureFit Extension Activities are designed to reinforce the concepts included in the worksheet activity while integrating real-world skills. They can be used as in-class independent practice or group activities, or assigned for take-home or independent work.
FutureFit Extension Activities
Create
Using the model presented on the worksheet, have students create their own “real life word problems” worksheet using paper and art supplies. If necessary, model for students how to replicate the problems found on the worksheet, and give them suggestions for things that they can use to create their problems. When students are finished creating their worksheets, have them exchange worksheets with a partner and solve the problems on their sheets!
Get Going/Relate
Have students create a booklet out of their collected “real life word problems” for other classes to use. They can collaborate in groups to create the cover, title page, table of contents, and answer key for the booklet - each group should be assigned one component to design and develop. When finished, scan and make a master PDF, Word, or Google Docs copy of the booklet so that it can be printed and copied for other classes.
