Two-step word problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

The first instance of  is under the 3rd Grade Math Mission. This exercise practices word problems using basic arithmetic operations but with multiple steps required to get the final answer.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:


 * 1) Read and solve the problem: This problem describes a word problem and has an assisting visual aid below the problem. The student is suppose to use the visual aid or the problem to find the solution.Amcdb.pngAmbtc.png

Strategies
This exercise is medium difficulty to get accuracy badges because it is important to read carefully to catch subtlety in the questions. The speed badges are hard to attain at this time because of the care that needs to be taken and the differences in the specifics of the problem.


 * 1) The diagram can be used more quickly than reading the problem in certain cases.
 * 2) There appear to be three sub-types of problems that show up. They are pictured on this page with a, b, and c referring to the numbers in the order they show up in the problem.