Work as a class to solve real-life word problems focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with decimals and fractions. Example:

• Mom buys dog food in 10-pound bags. How many days will 1 bag of dog food last?
  1. If our dog eats 1/2 pound of dog food each day
  2. If our dog eats 1/3 pound of dog food each day
  3. If our dog eats 2/3 pound of dog food each day
  4. If our dog eats 1 ¼  pounds of dog food each day
• How many pounds of dog food does she need to feed her dog for a week?
  1. If our dog eats 1/2 pound of dog food each day
  2. If our dog eats 1/3 pound of dog food each day
  3. If our dog eats 2/3 pound of dog food each day
  4. If our dog eats 1 ¼  pounds of dog food each day
• The price of a 10-pound bag of dog food is 15 dollars. Find how much she spend each day to feed the dog, if:
  1. If our dog eats 1/2 pound of dog food each day
  2. If our dog eats 1/3 pound of dog food each day
  3. If our dog eats 2/3 pound of dog food each day
  4. If our dog eats 1 ¼  pounds of dog food each day

Remember: Always show your work and verify your answers.

HINT:

Example: Divide 10 by 2/3

If students write their own word problems they will learn how word problems are constructed, develop their reasoning skills, and make connections between math concepts and the real world.