Here is another word problem.  Again, read it and then determine whether a typical first grader could solve it.

Miguel has 3 packs of gum. There are 5 sticks of gum in each pack. How many sticks of gum does Miguel have?                    

2.3 Do you think that a typical first grader could solve this problem? NOTE. The problem could be read to the child.

Yes  

No

 
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