Using Units to Interpret Word Problems

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Many students have a bad habit of ignoring the units in word problems and just pulling out the numbers. Don't be guilty of this! Units are extremely useful in interpreting word problems. 

STEP 1: WATCH THE VIRTUAL CLASS VIDEO AND TAKE NOTES

Make sure to note the following:

When interpreting word problems, take note of the units of any givens as well as the units of what you are trying to find. Units can help you determine what you are looking for. For example, if you have been asked to find square footage, that's area; cubic inches, that's volume; and dollars per hour, that's a unit rate. Units also help you determine if and when you need to do a conversion. Numbers' units even give you hints about which operations to use. 

Refer to your GED® Formula sheet and print out these example problems to follow along with the video. 

STEP 2: COMPLETE ONE LEVEL OF PRACTICE

Using Units to Interpret Word Problems Beginner

BEGINNING

Straightforward open ended questions using units to determine what can be found.

Using Units to Interpret Word Problems Experienced

EXPERIENCED

More complex open ended questions with multiple pieces of information and multiple possibilities of what can be found.

Utilizing Units to Interpret GED Style Word Problems

ADVANCED

Practice using units to interpret word problems on complex, GED® style application problems.

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