Write out the original problem on a sheet of looseleaf paper.
Show all work needed to solve the problem.
Check your answer using the solution key. DO NOT ERASE ANY INCORRECT WORK/ANSWERS!
If an answer is incorrect, analyze your work for any mistakes. DO NOT ERASE ANY INCORRECT WORK/ANSWERS!
Rework the problem and check your answer again. DO NOT ERASE ANY INCORRECT WORK/ANSWERS!
Repeat this process until you find the correct pathway to the answer.
Write a sentence that explains your final answer in the context of the problem.