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The following word problem was given to a child of Class IV Mumbai has 336 bus stops. Delhi has 127 more bus stops than Mumbai. How many bus stops are there in all, in Delhi? The child's response to the above problem is recorded as 336 Mumbai   336 127 Delhi   Total bus stops in Delhi are 336 + 127 = 463. The teacher shall report about his performance as [CTET Feb 2014]

The following word problem was given to a child of Class IV Mumbai has 336 bus stops. Delhi has 127 more bus stops than Mumbai. How many bus stops are there in all, in Delhi? The child's response to the above problem is recorded as 336 Mumbai   336 127 Delhi   Total bus stops in Delhi are 336 + 127 = 463. The teacher shall report about his performance as [CTET Feb 2014] Correct Answer the child is good at visualizing and analyzing and his problem-solving ability is appreciable

Word problems in mathematics are those questions that are given in the form of statements, which, after comprehension, are solved using mathematical operations. Word problems help to develop the ability to convert real-life problems into mathematical problems and find out a solution.

Important Points

It is to be noted that The child has correctly answered the question. Not only has he given the right answer but he also explained the statement in the tabular form and also phrased the answer in a sentence and showcased mathematical equations also.

  •  The child effectively visualized the problem by presenting the tabular data, showcased good analytical skills by expressing the statement in one line, and showed good problem-solving skills through equations. 
  • The child's effort must be appreciated for solving the question smartly.

Hence, we can conclude that the teacher shall report about his performance as the child is good at visualizing and analyzing and his problem-solving ability is appreciable.

Hint

  • The child can find the answer correctly but his expression is poor:- The child has properly framed the expression in a sentence and also presented the tabular data. 
  • The child has not adopted the right procedure. He needs to practice more:-This option is not correct as the procedure followed by the child is correct. 
  • The child is not able to write all steps required properly:-This option is not correct as the child has written all the steps correctly

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