3. Objects may be used in place of the real thing. You can sometimes draw a picture instead. This strategy is very similar. Sample: If I have 16 cookies and there are 4 children to share the cookies, how many cookies will each child get?

4. There is no need to draw detailed illustrations. Only draw what is necessary to solve the problem. Sample: Laura had 3 green chips, 4 blue chips and 1 red chip in her bag. What fractional part of the bag of chips is green?

5. Students will identify a pattern and predict what will come next. Students familiar with tables will often construct one to aid them in finding a pattern Sample: Carol has written a number pattern that begins with 1, 3, 6, 10, 15. If she continues this pattern, what are the next four numbers in her pattern?

6. This is used when students are given several options and can make different combinations. Sarah went to the sub shop. She could order white or wheat bread. She could choose between turkey and ham. How many combinations can she make?

8. Sammy Snail wanted to climb a 24-inch fence. He was able to climb up 6 inches each day, but slid down 3 inches each night. How many days did it take the snail to reach the top of the fence?

9. Greg, Mike, Sally, and Ann ran the mile race. Greg finished after Ann. Sally finished last. In what place did Ann finish the race?

10. Mary was rolling 2 6-sided dice. The first time she rolled a 3 and a 4. The second time she rolled a 4 and 1 one. Mary began to wonder how many different combinations she could end up with. Can you tell her?

11. John went hiking. He traveled west 4 miles, then turned south for 6 miles. He then turned east and hiked 8 miles. Finally, he traveled north 6 miles. How many miles does he have to walk to get back where he started?