Memorial Elementary School

Good Problem Solvers:
1. Figure out what the problem is asking them to do
2. Choose one strategy
3. Check their answer using another strategy
4. Fix up any mistakes

Problem Solving Strategies:
-Use objects or manipulatives
-Draw a picture
-Look for patterns
-Use the number line
-Use the number grid

Problem Solving Checklist:
Do I have:
-Number Model
-Unit
-Picture
-Explanation (First, Then, Next, After, Last)
-Answer