Grade 4 · Math · Lesson 11

Solve Multi-Step Word Problems

Multi-step word problems require more than one operation to reach the answer. Using a 4-step method keeps your thinking organized and helps you avoid mistakes.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the key information and unknown in a multi-step word problem
2Plan and write the operations needed to solve a multi-step problem
3Solve two-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
4Check answers for reasonableness using estimation

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