The analysis is as follows: according to the meaning of the question, Xiao Ming ranks third left and right, which means there are 5 students in a row, and Xiao Ming is also ranked third before and after, which means there are 5 people in each column of the team. So this team is a 5 * 5 team with 25 people.
Extended data:
Many places in life need to queue up, queue up to play games, queue up to buy things and so on. Common mathematical problems and solutions include:
Draw pictures according to the information.
(1) Draw a picture according to the information provided, and establish the relationship between calculation formula, picture and written expression.
For example, the following questions:
Penguin, the captain of the penguin lined up in front of the team. The captain said, my team number is No.8 athlete. queue up
How many penguins are in front of me?
(1) Use charts or equations to represent penguin conversations.
(2) What does the combination of 8-1= 7 mean?
By creating situations, exerting independent creativity, designing various drawing methods, and establishing visual images with the help of drawing, we can help understand the meaning of the problem and do a good job in drawing methods for the later teaching.