How can we solve these problems?

1. Read the problems carefully.
2. Highlight Key information.
3. Create Bar Models
4. Use Multiplication charts/Manipulatives
5. Decide if you are going to multiply or Divide.

Remember to use these steps when solving Problems.

1. Make your labels.
2. Find out which label is "more" and write "more" beside it.
3. Write how many times more beside it (multiplier)
4. Draw your bar model and fill in the information.
5. Decide if you are multiplying or dividing to get your answer. Then write your equation to Solve.

Let's practice with this problem

Sarah’s bag costs $21. Her pencil costs $3. Sarah’s bag costs how many times as much as her pencil?

Labels: B= 21 ( 7 times more)

P = 3

Put bar model

Equation: 21 ÷ 3 = 7