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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	word problems with mixed operations
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Math Practice: Word Problems with Mixed Operations

Welcome to our Math Practice lesson! Today, we are going to dive into the exciting world of word problems using mixed operations. This means we will be using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve our problems. Let's sharpen our math skills with these engaging word problems!

Activity Overview

Objective

• Solve 10 word problems using mixed operations.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard or chart paper
• Markers
• Sticky notes
• Math journals or notebooks
• Pencils

Grouping

• Students will work in pairs to encourage collaboration and discussion.

Steps to Follow

1. Warm-Up (10 Minutes)

   • Start with a quick recap of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
   • Ask a few example questions to refresh students' memories.

2. Introduce Word Problems (5 Minutes)

   • Explain what a word problem is and why it’s important in math.
   • Discuss strategies for tackling word problems, such as highlighting the important information.

3. Solving Word Problems (30 Minutes)

   • Hand out the following 10 word problems on sticky notes. Each pair will receive a set.
   • Give students time to read, highlight, and solve each problem together.
   • Encourage students to show their work and discuss their thought processes.

Word Problems

Problem 1

Ella has 7 apples. She buys 5 more apples from the store. How many apples does she have now?

Problem 2

Liam has 12 toy cars. He gives 4 toy cars to his friend, Jake. How many toy cars does Liam have left?

Problem 3

A baker made 20 cookies. He packaged them into boxes, putting 4 cookies in each box. How many boxes did he use?

Problem 4

There are 10 birds in a tree. 3 more birds join them. How many birds are in the tree now?

Problem 5

Sarah read 15 pages of her book on Monday and 10 pages on Tuesday. How many pages did she read in total?

Problem 6

A farmer has 30 chickens. 6 of them went to a new farm. How many chickens does the farmer have now?

Problem 7

On a field trip, the class saw 8 giraffes and 6 lions. How many animals did they see altogether?

Problem 8

Tim has 18 marbles. He loses 3 marbles but then finds 5 new ones. How many marbles does Tim have now?

Problem 9

In a basket, there are 10 oranges and 15 bananas. How many pieces of fruit are in the basket?

Problem 10

A garden had 25 flowers. 10 flowers died but the gardener planted 15 new flowers. How many flowers are there now?

Wrap-Up (5 Minutes)

• Ask pairs to share their solutions to a couple of problems.
• Highlight different methods used to solve the problems.
• Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about solving word problems.

Conclusion

• Praise students for their teamwork and problem-solving efforts.
• Remind them that mixed operations in word problems can be fun and are a valuable skill in math and real life!

Happy solving, mathematicians! 🌟