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1. Read the problem all the way through for understanding.
1. Read the problem all the way through for understanding.
2. Read the problem again. This time underline essential information. Identify the goal. (What is the question asking?)
2. Read the problem again. This time underline essential information. Identify the goal. (What is the question asking?)
3. Brainstorm Strategies:
3. Brainstorm Strategies:
Model with manipulatives
Model with manipulatives
Draw a picture or bar model
Draw a picture or bar model
Talk to your math partner
Talk to your math partner
4. Begin to solve. Show all work and keep your math thinking neat. Work from left to right on your paper so your work is easy to follow.
4. Begin to solve. Show all work and keep your math thinking neat. Work from left to right on your paper so your work is easy to follow.
5. Check the reasonableness of your answer. Ask yourself...Does my answer make sense?
5. Check the reasonableness of your answer. Ask yourself...Does my answer make sense?
6. Write your answer in an anchor statement.
6. Write your answer in an anchor statement.
***Remember, use what you know to help you solve what you don't know.
***Remember, use what you know to help you solve what you don't know.
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