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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Multi-step problems
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Exciting Introduction to Multi-Step Problems in Math

Lesson Hook: The Mystery of the Missing Candy

Objective

Today, we are going to dive into the world of multi-step problems! We're going to solve a mystery that involves some delicious candy and a little bit of math magic.

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Setting the Scene

Imagine this:

It's a bright and sunny day in the Candy Kingdom, and the candy fair is happening! All the kids in town are excited because they will each get some candy, but there is a little problem. The Candy King has lost track of how many candies he has, and he needs our help to find out how many candies each candy-loving kid can get!

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The Story Begins

The Candy King had 120 candies in his treasure chest. He decided that he would give candies to three different friends:

1. Lolly the Lollipop Lover: He wants to give Lolly 30 candies.
2. Benny the Chocolate Fan: Benny will get twice as many candies as Lolly.
3. Gina the Gummy Bear Enthusiast: She will receive 25 candies less than Benny.

Now, it’s up to us to solve how many candies the Candy King will have left after he distributes the candies!

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Discussion Points

1. How can we break down this problem into smaller parts?
2. What steps will we take to find the solution?

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Let’s Get Started!

Grab your pencils and paper! We are going to work together to figure out how many candies each friend gets and, ultimately, how many candies the Candy King will have left.

Remember, math isn’t just about numbers. It’s also about solving mysteries together!

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By starting the lesson with an engaging story and a challenge, students will be more excited to participate in solving these multi-step problems. Let’s get our math hats on and help the Candy King today!