Description
This is a group activity that helps the student learn how to set up, solve and feel more comfortable with systems word problems. The specific type of word problems that are covered in this activity are the ones that describe two numbers such as "the sum of two numbers is 12. One number is 3 more than the other number".
Students work in groups of 4 and the concept is introduced through a PowerPoint Presentation containing two clues that describe the two numbers. Once the students get the hang of the types of problems and how to work with them, they work on one problem per group.
Each question is divided into 4 steps and each student is responsible for answering one step of the process. They use colored pencils for accountability and pass the paper as they complete the problem. There are 4 problems so that each student works a different step of the process.
Complete this lesson with my Solving Systems Word Problems Practice which is a practice page for the beginner over these specific kinds of systems word problems. Directions and a key included. 9 pages plus a 3-page PowerPoint.
For a 3-day scaffolded lesson plan on Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems, check out my Systems Word Problems Mini-Bundle
Related resources you might also be interested in:
Types of Solutions to Linear Systems of Equations Notes & HW
Solving Systems by Graphing Partner Activity
Solving Systems Scavenger Hunt
© 2015 Secondary Math Solutions
This purchase is for one teacher and for classroom use only. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed without express permission from the author. This product may not be posted or uploaded to the Internet in any form including classroom websites or network drives. If other teachers, colleagues, teams, schools or districts wish to use this resource, additional licenses must be purchased.
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Description
This is a group activity that helps the student learn how to set up, solve and feel more comfortable with systems word problems. The specific type of word problems that are covered in this activity are the ones that describe two numbers such as "the sum of two numbers is 12. One number is 3 more than the other number".
Students work in groups of 4 and the concept is introduced through a PowerPoint Presentation containing two clues that describe the two numbers. Once the students get the hang of the types of problems and how to work with them, they work on one problem per group.
Each question is divided into 4 steps and each student is responsible for answering one step of the process. They use colored pencils for accountability and pass the paper as they complete the problem. There are 4 problems so that each student works a different step of the process.
Complete this lesson with my Solving Systems Word Problems Practice which is a practice page for the beginner over these specific kinds of systems word problems. Directions and a key included. 9 pages plus a 3-page PowerPoint.
For a 3-day scaffolded lesson plan on Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems, check out my Systems Word Problems Mini-Bundle
Related resources you might also be interested in:
Types of Solutions to Linear Systems of Equations Notes & HW
Solving Systems by Graphing Partner Activity
Solving Systems Scavenger Hunt
© 2015 Secondary Math Solutions
This purchase is for one teacher and for classroom use only. All rights reserved. No part of this product may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed without express permission from the author. This product may not be posted or uploaded to the Internet in any form including classroom websites or network drives. If other teachers, colleagues, teams, schools or districts wish to use this resource, additional licenses must be purchased.
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