Standard 7: Problem-Solving
Standard 7
As fifth graders, you will make decisions about how to approach problems & communicate their ideas. This is the type of math that you will deal with on a daily basis, the rest of your life. Math isn't found just in math class or math books, it's all around you!
MINI-LESSONS: Problem-Solving
One strategy for solving word problems is to follow this 4-step problem-solving process . Several graphic organizers are available, as well.
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PromlemSolving_Steps to Solving_HAIKU.doc |
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ProblemSolving_Graphic Organizer_HAIKU.doc |
MINI-LESSONS: Problem-Solving
"Thinking Blocks" is an innovative math tool that can teach you how to solve math word problems. Scroll down to your grade level & click on the activity you want to use. Sometimes, there will be a video lesson to watch & other times, word problems to solve.
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Video Lesson & Activities |
Burger, please! (5.7.4)
Somewhere on this page you can build your own burger. How many possible combinations can be built with three ingredients.
POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS : Symbolic Work (5.7.4)
Learn about making a chart or tree diagram to figure out all the possible combinations of hamburgers or parts in a play.
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Hamburger Combinations |
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Tree Diagram |
CHALLENGE ACTIVITY:Logic Puzzles
Show your work so we can see how you figured out the answers to these questions & puzzles.
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Who owns the FISH? |
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Who's got the GOAT? |