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Problem-Soving Strategies, Practice 1: Sample WorksheetProblem-Soving Strategies, Practice 1: Sample Worksheet
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Problem-Soving Strategies, Practice 1: Sample

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A variety of word problems help your learners examine the ways that they find solutions. Each question provides opportunities to add, subtract, and multiply time, measurements, and money.

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Concepts

Problem Solving, problem solving strategies, word problems

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Add to your homework packet for the week when preparing for a math standardized test
  • Use the resource to assess skill levels of incoming learners
  • A good class quiz after learning about different ways to solve the problems

Classroom Considerations

  • Designed for 5th and 6th graders, but could work for younger learners in need of a challenge

Pros

  • Promotes critical thinking in a multiple-choice format
  • Includes a sample worksheet with explanations for each answer, as well as an answer key for the assessment

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  • None

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