Numeracy – Solving a Word Problem

Use a copy of the worksheet below to solve the following word problem using all of your number skills.  You will find a booklet of these in your home-learning pack.  Please choose the word challenge for your group, again this is printed on the front of your pack.

Tip: Remember to listen to the problem carefully, find things to model your thinking  and talk about how you think you can solve it.  What type of calculation will we need to do to find the answer?

This is a tricky word problem on a plant theme, linked to our science learning yesterday.  Take your time!

Triangles –  A plants stem grows 2cm every week.  How long will it be after 3 weeks?

Circles – A plants stem grows 3cm every week.  How long will it be after 3 weeks?

Squares – A plants stem grows 6cm every week.  How long will it be after 3 weeks?