1. How Do I Solve Problems? By Sam Stone 9-27-11

2. Step 1  I complete my circle maps, so I can look up words I need to know. Circle Map Use in a sentence Solve problems

3. Step 2 What do I need?  I look at the agenda to find out what kind of word problems I will be working on today.  I get out my problem solving template. How do I do this? Guide sheet for the Guess and Check problem solving strategy Topic: Using “Guess and Check” to solve math problems What it is (main idea): Guess and check is solving a problem using a reasonable estimate. Example: P. 49, 5 th grade Connects text: “Ticket prices for a science museum are shown in the table. If $162 is collected from a total of 12 people, how many adults and students are in the group?”

4. Step 3 I refer to my problem solving template if I need to.  I work through the problems on the page I was assigned.  I show my work on the problem solving page. Amazing-I’m solving problems on my own! 1. 2. 3. 4. Student Problem Solving Template Strategy:_________________________ Circle text used: ConnectsTriumphs Page: _______ SHOW YOUR WORK!

5. Now what?

6. Step 5 Share what you know! Gather you data  I have.... My circle maps My problem solving guide My word problems My reflection... Discuss it with a partner Use you “Think-Pair- Share” guide. What would be a real-life situation that you would need this kind of math? Think of a job, or something that you need to organize at home.

7. Problem Solving Strategies for first quarter 2011-2012; Ms. Helm, LRC Guess and Check Work Backwards Estimation Using Models

8. Self Reflection for Guess and Check These are the things you will need to have completed by the end of the unit. This is a self-reflection. You will complete four of these, for the quarter. You will complete one for each of the strategies below. Part 1: Completing 8 problems for one of the 4 problem solving strategies (Check the one you are writing about.)

9. Step 4 Fill out your reflection for the strategy you are studying.  Self Reflection for Guess and Check  What was one difficulty I had with this strategy?  How did I improve my understanding? Circle Maps How did I improve my understanding by learning the new vocabulary?

10. What is math in the real world?

11. Step 6 Centers This is getting me ready for my PowerPoint project.  Using my math in fun ways- I have a “menu” of choices: 1-Create a menu for others in the class to read. Include 2 entrees, 2 sides, and 3 drinks. Assign prices. 2-You have $10. Decide what you will order, and how much money you have left over.

12. Step 7 Creating a PowerPoint This PowerPoint is an example of ways you can: *organize each slide *choose a back- ground *Bring in other media, such as pictures, charts, and videos

13. I have learned more about how the math I do in class, gets me ready for the real world. My Conclusion