Remember:

• Pull out the important information

• Decide what operation to use (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• When in doubt – DRAW it out (make a picture or diagram)

#1:  There are 20 kids in Derek’s class.  His class formed 2 equal teams for a kickball game.

• How many kids were on each team?
• If 4 students were absent tomorrow, how many students will be on each team?

#2: Lin and Karina volunteer to walk dogs in their neighborhood.  They each walk the same number of dogs.

• If 18 dogs need walks, how many dogs will each girl take?
• If their friend Lauren helps, how many dogs will each girl take?