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5.187 Make Sense of Problems and Persevere Worksheet

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Worksheet Overview & Skills Covered

Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 5 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 5.187 Make Sense of Problems and Persevere. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Skill description: Identify what a word problem is asking and identify the most appropriate first step or strategy to begin solving it. Choose the representation that most clearly supports the solution and uses precise math language. Corresponding standards: CCSS MP1.

Whether you are an educator preparing classroom handouts, a tutor reinforcing weekly topics, or a parent supporting homeschool learning, this printable resource gives students the deliberate practice required to achieve subject fluency and master state standards.

Grade

Grade 5

Subject

Math

Domain

Math Curriculum

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Sample Practice Problems

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A number is divided by 5 and the result is 14. Then 6 is added to that result to get a final answer. What is the best first step to find the original number?

AAdd 6 to 14 to get the original number.

BDivide 5 by 14 to get the original number.

CSubtract 5 from 14 to get the original number.

DFocus on the division step by writing n divided by 5 = 14.

Solution & Explanation:First, make sense of what the problem is asking and what information is given. The correct first step sets up the quantities in a clear representation (numbers given: 5, 14, 6). Then you can continue with the remaining steps to finish the problem.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A boat travels downstream 36 miles in 3 hours. Upstream, it travels 24 miles in 3 hours. To start comparing speeds, what is the best first step?

AAdd 36 and 24, then divide by 3.

BSubtract 24 from 36.

CFind each unit rate by dividing miles by hours for downstream and upstream.

DMultiply 36 by 24.

Solution & Explanation:First, make sense of what the problem is asking and what information is given. To compare or scale a rate, it helps to know the amount for 1 unit (numbers given: 36, 3, 24, 3). Start by dividing to find the unit rate, then use it to find the larger amount.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A class is making goodie bags. They have 8 boxes of 24 treats and 15 extra treats. They want to make bags with 9 treats each. What is the best first step to begin?

ADivide 24 by 8.

BFind the total treats by multiplying 8 × 24, then include the 15 extras.

CSubtract 15 from 24.

DAdd 8 + 24 + 15.

Solution & Explanation:First, make sense of what the problem is asking and what information is given. The correct first step sets up the quantities in a clear representation (numbers given: 8, 24, 15, 9). Then you can continue with the remaining steps to finish the problem.

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