How Do I Solve Problems?By Sam Stone

9-27-11

Step 1

I complete my circle maps, so I can look up words I need to know.

Circle Map

Use in a sentence

Solve problem

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Step 2

What do I need?

I look at the agenda to find out what kind of word problems I will be working on today.

I get out my problem solving template.

How do I do this?

Guide sheet for the Guess and Checkproblem solving strategy

Topic: Using “Guess and Check” to solve math problemsWhat it is (main idea): Guess and check is solving a problem using a reasonable estimate.

Example: P. 49, 5th grade Connects text: “Ticket prices for a science museum are shown in the table. If $162 is collected from a total of 12 people, how many adults and students are in the group?”

Step 3

I refer to my problem solving template if I need to.

I work through the problems on the page I was assigned.

I show my work on the problem solving page.

Amazing-I’m solving problems on my own!1.

         

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Student Problem Solving Template

Strategy:_________________________Circle text used: Connects Triumphs

Page: _______

SHOW YOUR WORK!

Now what?

Step 5Share what you know!

Gather you data

I have . . . . My circle maps My problem solving guide My word problems My reflection . . .

Discuss it with a partner

Use you “Think-Pair-Share” guide.

What would be a real-life situation that you would need this kind of math?

Think of a job, or something that you need

to organize at home.

Problem Solving Strategies for first quarter

2011-2012; Ms. Helm, LRCGuess and CheckWork BackwardsEstimationUsing Models

Self Reflection for Guess and CheckThese are the things you will need to have completed by the end of the unit. This is a self-reflection. You will complete four of these, for the quarter. You will complete one for each of the strategies below.Part 1: Completing 8 problems for one of the 4 problem solving strategies (Check the one you are writing about.)

Step 4

Fill out your reflection for the strategy you are studying.

Self Reflection for Guess and Check

What was one difficulty I had with this strategy?

How did I improve my understanding?

Circle Maps

How did I improve my

understanding by learning the new

vocabulary?

What is math in the real world?

Step 6Centers

This is getting me ready for my PowerPoint project.

Using my math in fun ways-

I have a “menu” of choices:

1-Create a menu for others in the class to read. Include 2 entrees, 2 sides, and 3 drinks. Assign prices.2-You have $10. Decide what you will order, and how much money you have left over.

Step 7Creating a PowerPoint

This PowerPoint is an example of ways you can:

*organize each slide

*choose a back-ground

*Bring in other media, such as pictures,charts, and videos

I have learned more about how the math I do in class, gets me ready for the real world.

My Conclusion