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This is a simple addition problem, which illustrates how Internet Math teaches simple word problems at the early elementary grade level. There are a series of hints that will show us how to solve the problem step-by-step if we need help. |
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The first hint always shows us an overall picture of the problem so we understand it. Plus hint 1 always shows us the key words to focus on. “Put more into the bag” suggests that we add. |
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If we are still confused, the second hint shows us graphically how many grams we have. |
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Hint 3 shows us the next step with an actual addition problem. |
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Hint 4 gives us the answer both graphically and its numeric representation. Since we used all the hints, I can choose to repeat the problem. |
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The next time I see I have 5 grams and 7 grams. |
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I see that hint 1 is the same except for the numbers. I have the same picture with the same key words. |
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Hint 2 now shows 5 grams and 7 grams. |
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Hint 3 again shows the numbers representing this problem. |
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Hint 4 again shows the correct pictures with their numeric representation. The key here is that Internet Math teaches the concepts by relating the actual number of pictures to the numbers. |