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Problem Solving: Use a Simpler Problem
For this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders focus on using a simpler problem to solve 6 word problems. They work with decimals, fractions, times, and money.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Solve a Simpler Problem: Problem Solving
In this problem solving strategy worksheet, students use the understand, plan, solve, and look back strategy to help them locate and solve the simpler problems within the two word problems.
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Use a Simpler Problem
In this simpler problem worksheet, students learn to solve a simpler problem within the word problem. Students then explain why their answer makes sense.