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Problem Solving: Draw a Diagram
This problem solving PowerPoint presents a detailed, logical sequence of steps to follow in order to solve a story problem. The thinking processes described are given in text and represented by a visual model. After discussing the...
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Problem Solving Strategies
Eight mini-posters remind your math class of strategies to try when attacking a problem. Print each one on a different brightly colored piece of paper, laminate, and post in your classroom for year-long reference. Strategies...
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Open-Ended Problem Solving - Math
If you are looking for an end-of-the-year math assessment, then this instructional activity could be for you! Your mathematicians are assessed on their ability to solve difficult, multi-step word problems that take quite a bit of thought...
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Get Ready For Problem Solving Strategies
Problem solving strategies are the focus of this math PowerPoint. Young mathematicians are introduced to the TAKS problem solving model, then practice by completing 38 slides filled with practice problems. Drawing pictures of the...
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Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 3
Make sure your class stays up with the times using this series of math newsletters. Including word problems that cover topics ranging from consumer math and symmetry to graphing and probability, these worksheets are a fun way to...
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems by drawing picture to help them.
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Problem Solving
Second graders practice problem solving strategies. In this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students work in groups to...
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve word problems by drawing or writing to explain. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Two Word Problems
The class solves two basic word problems that requires addition or subtraction. They are encouraged to draw a picture that illustrates each problem.
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Problem Solving Strategy: Draw a Picture
In this multiplication worksheet, students answer 3 fill in the blank questions where they draw a specific group of things on each item in a set and then write and solve a multiplication equation associated with each drawing.
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Drawing to Scale
Students examine the process of drawing a picture to scale. They analyze and discuss real-life blueprints for a house, and create a scale drawing of an original invention using calculators and rulers.
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Draw a Picture: Problem Solving
A square, a rectangle, and a triangle. Help Rita make a house with these shapes. Understand, plan, solve, and look back to check the work.
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Problem Solving
This problem-solving PowerPoint includes detailed steps to follow when solving a math story problem. Each slide describes and gives an example of what a student should ask himself and/or what particular strategy would work in order to...
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Solve This
Students with learning disabilities practice their problem-solving skills. They discover the consequences of their actions and they chart their decisions. They use the internet to see how different situations play out based on different...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students use logical reasoning to understand, plan, solve, and look back at a word problem.
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Life is Full of Problems
Pupils use the problem solving strategy of guess and check to investigate math word problems. They determine which problem solving strategy or strategies would work best in problem situations.
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Problem Solving Strategies Post Test
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see correct answers.
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Draw a Picture
In this math word problems worksheet, 5th graders complete 5 word problems. Students must use the strategy of drawing a picture to help them solve each problem.
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Problem-Solving Math 2
Young readers view the video "Problem-Soving: Math Episode 2." They discuss the strategies featured in the video. They brainstorm some school-based problems such as, trash on the playground, noise in the hallways, limited handicapped...
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Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies instructional activity, students read and analyze the instructions and examples for drawing a picture to solve a math problem. Students solve 1 problem pertaining to students' positions in a line.
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Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies
Learners explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies activity, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on. Learners...
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Visualizing Skip Counting by 2
Drawing pictures to solve math problems is not only a good problem solving strategy, it's also mathematical modeling. First graders read six basic word problems that have them skip count by twos to find the answer. They draw pictures in...
Perkins School for the Blind
Design and Problem Solving
What if you had a design problem you wanted to solve, but were unable to draw because you were unable to see? Teach your learners with visual impairments that they can use Wikki Stix®, a braille ruler, Legos®, and Constructo Straws to...
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Draw a Picture - Fractions
Learners solve six word problems where they draw pictures in order to identify fractions as parts of a group or to compare fractions. Great practice for your third and fourth graders.