One- & Two-Step Word Problems • CCSS 3.OA.3 / 3.OA.8 • Race through the jungle to Base Camp
How many teams?
Problem type
CCSS 3.OA.8 — two-step problems using the four operations
Answer format
Students solve on whiteboards and show their work.
Round length
Winning number — correct answers to reach Base Camp 🏕️
How to play (teacher script):
1. A word problem appears. Students solve it on whiteboards — or hold up A, B, C, D in multiple-choice mode. No calling out.
2. Press Space to reveal the answer, the worked step(s), and an estimation check.
3. Press 1234 to move each team's animal forward. With 1 team, 1 means the class got it.
4. Press Space for the next problem. Reach Base Camp 🏕️ before the timer runs out — in team mode, the animal that gets farthest wins. Undo a point with Shift+the team number. Other keys: P pause S skip E end the round now R restart
PROBLEM 1
2:00
SOLVE IT!
SPACE = reveal answer · 1–4 = launch a team · P = pause