University of South Florida
Fcat: Problem Solving Strategies
This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.
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Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills are important in many situations whether they be in school, work or life. This article offers good ideas for developing your problem solving skills.
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Heart Mind Online: 5 Step Problem Solving for Young Children
Even young children can be taught to solve their problems peacefully with this 5 step process. A lesson plan is included that allows learners to practice this skill.
Hopelink
Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
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After School Excellence: Word Problems Grades 1 3
This is a resource for elementary word problems. It links to interactive and hands-on sites with videos and strategies.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Game Counter Roundup
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills playing this interactive game, Counter Roundup. The rules are simple but the game requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. There is a "Get Printable Page," link at the top...
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Naeyc: The "Make a Plan" Plan
The "Make a Plan" plan is a strategy for helping a teacher and a child find the solution to a challenge together. When they make a plan together, they are on the same team, working together and committing to trusting each other. It works...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Daisy Game
Sharpen your problem solving and strategy skills by playing this interactive game. The game's rules are simple, but play requires some thinking if you want to beat the computer. You can change the settings and see if your strategy works...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: What Are You Plotting?
This one page website is for practicing graphing ordered pairs. It lets you know right away if your choice is incorrect. At the bottom of the page their is a challenge with the solution just a click away.
PBS
Sesame Street: Breathe, Think, Do
Frustration is a normal part of life, but it can overwhelm kids and bring up a lot of big feelings. You can help them to use the "Breathe, Think, Do" strategy to calm down, identify their feelings, and work to solve their problem.