Page 2 - Lesson Note 7
P. 2
Word problems
Learning objectives: Students will learn to apply knowledge of multiplication to solve story sums.
Example:
There are 9 packets of pencils, each containing 100 pencils. How many pencils are there in all?
Solution:
In 1 packet = 100 pencils 1 0 0
In 9 packets = 100 x 9 =900 pencils × 9
= 9 0 0
Thus, there are 900 pencils in all
Learning outcome: Student learn to apply knowledge of multiplication to solve story sums.