We’ve been talking a lot about efficiency and accuracy with problem solving.  Knowing your facts certainly helps and understanding how amounts are related by understanding place value is huge.  I have to say you have grown in confidence and ability  this year because of your hard work.  Practice makes progress.  Keep on working – even when it feels hard.  I am confident you can think it all through.

What efficient strategies can you use to solve these problems?  Leave a comment so we can all see.

Happy Mathing!

Jordan wants to earn enough money to buy a new skateboard.  It costs $48.50.  He has $12.54,  How much money does he need so he can buy the new skateboard?

Hajna is going on a walk-a-thon to raise money for cancer research.  For every 1/2 mile she walks she will earn 75 cents.  When she finished her walk, Hajna had raised $3.75.  How far did she walk?

Cameron broke half as many balloons as Kaylee broke.  Altogether they broker 18 balloons.  How many balloons did  Kaylee break?

Your mom said you could have all he nickels and dimes in her wallet.  It totals $1.35.  How many nickels and dime do you have?  Explain why you think that is so.