Field Day Frenzy Worksheet
Field Day Frenzy
Multi-Step Word Problems (All 4 Operations)
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TEKS 4.5(A): Represent and solve multi-step problems using equations with a letter. Playbook Edition
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The Coach's Playbook (Worked Example)
Coach Lopez bought 4 packs of red dodgeballs with 6 balls in each pack. He also bought 15 yellow dodgeballs. He distributed all of the dodgeballs equally among 3 grade-level classrooms. How many dodgeballs did each classroom receive?
Step 1: Multiplication Find total red dodgeballs.
4 × 6 = 24 red balls
Step 2: Addition Add yellow dodgeballs.
24 + 15 = 39 total
Step 3: Division Divide among 3 classes.
39 ÷ 3 = 13 balls
Representing as an Equation: Use \(d\) for the number of dodgeballs each class received.
\( (4 \times 6 + 15) \div 3 = d \)
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First Quarter (Guided Practice)
Scaffolded
The school ordered 5 boxes of sports water bottles for the team relay races. Each box had 8 water bottles. A teacher also brought 12 extra water bottles from home. If all the bottles are shared equally among 4 teams, how many water bottles does each team get?
Part A: Write an Equation
Write a multi-step equation using \(w\).
\( ( \_\_ \times \_\_ + \_\_ ) \div \_\_ = w \)
Part B: Solve and Label
Show your calculations step-by-step.
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Second Quarter (Independent Work)
Independent
For the field day obstacle course, the coach bought 6 packs of bright orange cones with 10 cones in each pack. During the races, 8 cones were crushed and thrown away. The remaining cones were set up in 4 equal rows. How many cones were placed in each row?
Equation Box
Write an equation with variable \(c\).
Show Your Work
Work out the solution step-by-step.
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Field Day Frenzy — Second Half
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Third Quarter (Tournament Scoring)
Independent
The blue team scored 45 points in the tug-of-war competition. The green team scored twice as many points as the blue team. The red team scored 18 points fewer than the green team. How many points did the red team score?
Equation Box
Write a multi-step equation using variable \(p\).
Show Your Work
Show calculations and write the final solution with units.
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Fourth Quarter (Equipment Purchasing)
Independent
Coach Lopez had a total budget of $150 to buy field day t-shirts. He bought 8 adult-sized t-shirts for $9 each, and 5 youth-sized t-shirts for $6 each. How much budget money does Coach Lopez have left after buying these t-shirts?
Equation Box
Write a multi-step equation using variable \(m\).
Show Your Work
Calculate cost of shirts, then subtract from budget.
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Championship Overtime (Challenge Problem)
Bonus Round
The championship prize chest has 5 bags of gold medals with 12 medals in each bag, and 8 bags of silver medals with 6 medals in each bag. If all the medals are distributed equally among 4 winning relay teams, how many total medals does each team receive?
Challenge Equation
Write an equation with variable \(x\).
Challenge Show Your Work
Find total medals before dividing equally.
Game Over! Double-check your arithmetic score lines. Great stamina! You finished the race! Page 2 of 2
Field Day Frenzy Answer Key
Field Day Frenzy
Teacher Answer Key & Guide
Scope: Grade 4 TEKS 4.5(A)
Release: Immediate Guide
Status: KEY
Instructional Key: Solutions and Equation Modeling Teacher Copy
1
The Coach's Playbook (Worked Example)
Coach Lopez bought 4 packs of red dodgeballs with 6 balls in each pack. He also bought 15 yellow dodgeballs. He distributed all of the dodgeballs equally among 3 grade-level classrooms. How many dodgeballs did each classroom receive?
Step 1: Multiplication Find total red dodgeballs.
4 × 6 = 24 red balls
Step 2: Addition Add yellow dodgeballs.
24 + 15 = 39 total
Step 3: Division Divide among 3 classes.
39 ÷ 3 = 13 balls
Representing as an Equation: Use \(d\) for the number of dodgeballs each class received.
\( (4 \times 6 + 15) \div 3 = d \)
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First Quarter (Guided Practice)
Solution Model
The school ordered 5 boxes of sports water bottles for the team relay races. Each box had 8 water bottles. A teacher also brought 12 extra water bottles from home. If all the bottles are shared equally among 4 teams, how many water bottles does each team get?
Part A: Write an Equation
Write a multi-step equation using \(w\).
\( ( 5 \times 8 + 12 ) \div 4 = w \)
Part B: Solve and Label
Show calculations step-by-step.
1. \( 5 \times 8 = 40 \)
2. \( 40 + 12 = 52 \rightarrow 52 \div 4 = \mathbf{13\ bottles} \)
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Second Quarter (Independent Work)
Solution Model
For the field day obstacle course, the coach bought 6 packs of bright orange cones with 10 cones in each pack. During the races, 8 cones were crushed and thrown away. The remaining cones were set up in 4 equal rows. How many cones were placed in each row?
Equation Box
Write an equation with variable \(c\).
\( (6 \times 10 - 8) \div 4 = c \)
Show Your Work
Work out the solution step-by-step.
\( 6 \times 10 = 60 \) total cones
\( 60 - 8 = 52 \) active cones
\( 52 \div 4 = \mathbf{13\ cones\ per\ row} \)
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Field Day Frenzy — Key Second Half
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Third Quarter (Tournament Scoring)
Solution Model
