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- 9th - 10th
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Students use S.M.S. method to solve word problems. They investigate solutions to word problems. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students apply the six basic steps of problem solving in this cross-curricular activity. They explain the need for problem solving and critical thinking. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students explore problem solving strategies while working with a partner. They use problem solving strategies and apply math skills in a specific task. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students solve problem using Scientific Method, operate and view an interactive Powerpoint scenario and plan, and create and share a Powerpoint presentation of their problem solving outcome. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 9th
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Students use community problem solving to solve a littering problem in the community of San Carlos. Students use a Role Play Description to learn this process. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students discover that there are multiple strategies to be used in problem solving. They explain a problem solving situation in their own words and determine a possible strategy for solving the problem. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students complete a problem solving activity involving "Rotations" with teacher directed problem solving techniques. The students practice underlining the words: circle, two triangles, cathead, 4 windowpanes, rotation, and symmetry. The students also look for information that needs to be deleted. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students examine the steps of problem solving process. They look for the question, reword the question in their own words, identify the functions, and determine the unknown information. They choice a problem solving strategy. Finally, they complete a guided practice problem solving activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students use an internet resource to practice problem solving. They use the Abiator's Interactive Mathematics to complete the problem solving activities provided by the website. In addition, they write down their answers on a piece of notebook paper. Great tutorial link. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students explore problem solving strategies to build a paper bridge with a partner. As a class they discuss a variety of techniques to solve a simple problem, then in pairs construct the longest non-supported single span bridge possible using a sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper. Full Review »

