Together we are going to review a few examples of math work to determine what we believe is the must haves for when we are solving equations.

Assignment

Multi-step Equations - Distributive Property

Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing integers and using exponents with integers

Order of Operation

Types of Fractions

Adding

Subtracting

Multiplying

Dividing

Perimeter

Area

Surface Area

Volume

Classification of triangles

Classification of Angles

Regular polygons

Pythagoreans Theorem

Ratios

Proportions

Percents

Steps to solving a problem

1. Given - Record what you know

2. Required - Record what you don’t know

3. Analyze

   • How will you attempt to solve the problem

     • Guess and check

     • Make a list

     • Draw or model

     • Eliminate possibilities

     • Simplify problem

     • Work backwards

     • Develop alternate approach 

   • Evaluate possible solutions

     • What other information do you need to solve the problem?

     • How will you find the other information to help solve the larger problem?

     • How do you know this strategy will help you solve the problem?

     • What other solutions might it give?

   • What strategy did you choose and why?

   • Do you have a backup plan?

4. Solution

   • Record each of your steps you take solve the problem. If at first don't succeed, return to your work to see if you found an error or adjust your strategy.

5. Paraphrase

   • Did you solve the problem you identified above? Every problem has a possible solution. You need to explain your solution with a written answer so that everyone can understand your answer and that we know you have solved the correct problem.