Learn on PengiEureka Math, Grade 4Chapter 35: Problem Solving with Measurement

Lesson 6: Solve multi-step measurement word problems.

In this Grade 4 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 35, students practice solving multi-step measurement word problems involving mixed units of time and weight, such as hours and minutes or pounds and ounces. Using the Read-Draw-Write (RDW) approach, students draw tape diagrams and write equations to work through real-world scenarios that require adding and converting mixed measurement units across multiple steps. This lesson builds on prior work with fractions and unit conversion to strengthen students' problem-solving fluency with measurement.

Section 1

Applying the RDW Problem-Solving Process

Property

The RDW (Read, Draw, Write) process is a strategy to solve word problems:

  1. Read: Read the problem carefully to understand the context, identify the knowns and unknowns, and determine what the question is asking.
  2. Draw: Create a visual model, such as a tape diagram or number line, to represent the parts of the problem and their relationship to the whole.
  3. Write: Write the mathematical equations needed to solve the problem, perform the calculations, and write a final sentence that clearly states the answer.

Examples

Lesson overview

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Section 1

Applying the RDW Problem-Solving Process

Property

The RDW (Read, Draw, Write) process is a strategy to solve word problems:

  1. Read: Read the problem carefully to understand the context, identify the knowns and unknowns, and determine what the question is asking.
  2. Draw: Create a visual model, such as a tape diagram or number line, to represent the parts of the problem and their relationship to the whole.
  3. Write: Write the mathematical equations needed to solve the problem, perform the calculations, and write a final sentence that clearly states the answer.

Examples