Numeracy in real life s In this lesson

Numeracy in real life

s In this lesson you will Solve word problems using the problem solving steps See the connection between Numeracy and real life I can solve word problems using the problem solving steps and my work shows my thoughts

Steps to solve Word Problems Read the problem carefully Identify the important information (circle, underline or highlight) Understand the problem Locating the keywords will help you work out what the question is actually asking Choose a strategy Solve the Diagram, pattern, table, chart, equation. . Which operation could you use? Use/Apply your strategy to Solve the problem ■ First read – to get an idea about what the question is all about ■■ Second read – to pick up on the details of the problem ■■■ Third read – to make sure you have really understood the problem and have not left out any detail Evaluate your answer Does your answer make sense?

Word Problem Checklist Tick I can read the question carefully I can understand what the problem is asking me to do I can make a plan to solve the problem (graphs, tables, charts, diagrams) I can solve the problem and my work shows my thoughts I can check my work I can give clear explanations for my answers (use pictures, numbers or words) I can communicate my thinking to my peers and teacher

Numeracy in everyday life (Shopping) Mini Collectables (Percentages and best buys) Mini Collectables Game

1 - Solve all questions. 2 - Record your answers on the sheet provided 3 - Send your answers to your teacher to check them.

1 - What is the original price? 2 - What is the percentage discount? 3 - How much do you save if you buy 3 items?

If ¾ of all Coles branches sell my favourite Tim Tam, and two thirds of these are out of stock at the moment, what percentage of all Coles branches have Tim Tam in stock? 25%

$4 $8. 75 $3. 70 Which one is the best buy? 400 g 750 g 220 g

1 - If you drink 1. 8 L, how much is left? 2 - If you drink ¾ of the bottle, how much is left? 2 L 3 - If you drink 1/4 of the bottle, how much is left?

Which coupon will save Mary more money on a finish Powerball packet originally priced at $10? $ 2 off 25% off

1 - Work out the discount if you buy one packet of Weet-Bix 2 - How much do you pay if you buy 2 packets of Weet-Bix? 30% off Original price: $4. 99 3 - How much do you save if you buy 2 packets of Weet-Bix?

Original price= $4. 30 per kg 1 - Work out the price per 100 g 2 - Work out the price for 4 kg 1 kg Golden Crunch Frozen Potato Gems 3 - if there is 20% off, how much do you save if you buy 2 kg?

1 - Work out the price per 100 g. 2 - How much do you save if you buy 3 items?

Price: $5. 00 20% off 1 -What is the cost of 1 L after the discount? 2 - What is the price of three bottles after the discount? 2 L 3 - How much do you save if you buy 3 bottles?

A class of 24 students went to Coles. They all bought something. 1/3 bought tuna cans. ¼ bought Weet-Bix. 3/8 bought Chobani yoghurt. How many children bought chicken noodles?

Item Vanish Gold Tim Tam Nutella Weet-Bix Finish Daily Juice 1 Daily juice 2 Nescafe Golden Crunch Potato Gems Answer