The Four Step Process for Solving Word Problems!

Solving Word Problems!

Read the problem then........

STEP 1
1. What do you want to find out?
2. What information do you know?

STEP 2
1. What could you do?
Add, multiply, subtract,divide
2. What problem solving strategy will you use?

STEP 3
1. What is the answer?
Write a complete sentence!

STEP 4
1. How do I know my answer makes sense?


Problem Solving Strategies
1. Make a table
2. Make a picture
3. Guess and Check
4. Make a list
5. Look for a pattern
6. Use simpler numbers
7. Work Backwards