Multi-Step

Word Problems
Addition and Subtraction Within 100
Lesson Target
I will be able to solve addition and subtraction
word problems by using drawing and
equations to represent the problem.
 Steps to Solving

1 2 3

Break apart Pick a strategy Solve and Label

the problem to solve
Breaking Apart the Problem
C Circle the numbers
U Underline the question
B Box the key words
E
Eliminate extra information
Beth had 5 apples and
picked 10 more from a
tree. Beth loved to eat
apples. How many
apples did Beth end up
with?
Strategies for Solving
Create a picture and write a number sentence.

5 + 10 =
Box the
unknown
Example: There were 45 sharks swimming
together when another group
Step 1: Break it
joined. At the end there were 67
apart sharks. How many sharks
joined?

45 + =67 Step 2: Create a

number sentence
Recap:
I can to solve addition and subtraction word
problems by breaking it apart and by using
drawings and equations to represent the
problem when solving.