aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Word roblems
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Exciting Start to the Maths Lesson: Word Problems

Hook: The Treasure Hunt Challenge

Introduction

Good morning, class! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting treasure hunt adventure, but there’s a twist! Instead of searching for hidden gems or coins, we will be solving word problems in Mathematics. Each correct answer will lead you to a clue that gets us closer to uncovering the treasure.

The Scenario

Imagine you are a team of daring explorers on an uncharted island. Legends say that a great treasure, hidden by an ancient tribe, lies buried somewhere on the island. However, the treasure is protected by a series of riddles and challenges, which include mathematical word problems that we must solve together!

The First Clue:

To begin our quest, we’ll solve our first word problem that will guide us to the next location on the island:

The Problem:

In a small village, there are 120 children. Each child has either a cat or a dog. There are 70 cats and 40 more dogs than cats. How many dogs are there in the village?

Engaging the Students

Now, let’s work together to solve this mystery!

1. Read the problem carefully. What information do we have?
2. Identify the key question: What are we trying to find?
3. Discuss strategies: How can we break down the information to reach the answer?

Collaborate with your neighbour to share ideas and let’s see who can come up with the solution first! Once we have the answer, we will reveal the next clue that leads us further down the path to the treasure.

Conclusion

So are you ready for this thrilling adventure? Grab your pencils, rally your teammates, and let’s dive into the world of word problems together! Your journey to uncover the treasure starts now! Happy problem-solving!