Starter

Starter
LO: To solve multi-step problems.

Success criteria

 To be able to recognise alternative words for

addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
 To identify steps within a word problem.
 To solve problem using RUCSAC.
What is RUCSAC?
Is a method that can help support you when
answering word problems.

It means …
Word problem 2 Step 1 – Find the total number of books.
Ethan bought 5 books
about animals, 9 books 5 + 9 + 3 = 17
about outer space, and
3 books about trains. Step 2 – Find the cost of the books.
Each book cost £10.
How much did Ethan £10 × 17 = £170
spend on the books?

Money spent on books Step 3– Answer = £170 spent on books

= _______________
Word problem 4 Step 1 – Find the cost of the books.
Bridget's father gave
her £34. Bridget 10 × £1 = £10
bought 10 books, each
of which cost £1. How Step 2 – Find the amount of money left.
much money does
Bridget have left? £34 – £10 = £24

Bridget has _________

left. Step 3– Answer = £24 left
Your turn
Remember to use RUCSAC to help you.

Remember to show your working out !!!!

Plenary – In pairs, can you say what you have
learnt and see how many of the following you
have achieved?

Success criteria

 To be able to recognise alternative words for

addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.
 To identify steps within a word problem.
 To solve problem using RUCSAC.