Description
These backward math story problems 2nd grade can be used as morning work, exit tickets, homework, no-prep warm-ups, enrichment, and more! This is also a great purchase for parents and homeschoolers who want to improve their children’s creative problem-solving skills from home.
Each backward story problem contains five steps that can be completed daily throughout the week. However, you may choose to complete all five steps in one day if you prefer.
Our 36 Weeks of Backward Math Story Problems 2nd Grade, including the following steps for how to write a story problem:
- Write equations they can think of that equal the answer given
- Brainstorm WHO and WHAT topic ideas for their word problemÂ
- Using an equation from the first step, draft a story problem including the WHO and WHATÂ
- Compose a short story that incorporates their math equation into an addition or subtraction word problem
- Illustrate their story problem
WANT THE BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? Grab all six grade levels worth of Backwards Story Problems! You save BIG TIME by grabbing the bundle!
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Cassie G. –
Just what I was looking for, thanks!
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Mrs La Cross Creates –
Helped students with mathematical thinking and changed up the normal math routine a bit. Students and I loved it!
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Amy S. –
These provide students the opportunity to create lists of equations that equal a given number and then turn those into a math story problem and a written short story (which is a nice writing connection). Each week is broken down into day sections so students can do just one part at a time.
Having purchased the multi-level bundle means I can differentiate for my students as needed while providing the same ultimate format for everyone.
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Sandy J. –
I’ve been looking at the resource for the fall. So far, I really like it.
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Mary M. –
These offer students the chance to really think about a problem. It also gives them the chance to see that if they can work backwards to write a problem, they can see how to easily solve these problems in the future when they see it from the beginning.
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Megan P. –
I haven’t been able to use it yet because school hasn’t started; however, I like how it gives the students a chance to list ALL they know instead of one answer and they have creative freedom to write about any WHO and WHAT they choose. Very student centered with multiple areas being practiced (math, grammar, writing).
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Linda M. –
I will be using this in the fall with my class. My grandson has been using them to help keep his skills ready for third grade.
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