Problem Solving 101
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Mathematics
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7th - 9th Grade
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Zanier Fuller
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Problem Solving 101
Using 3R2S
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Problems with Solving: Algebra Edition
Lots of Condensed Information
Looking how to connect numbers (wrong)
belief that all equations look the exact same
there can only be one variable.
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The solution to Solving: Algebra Edition
Read for understanding
Look for relationships
Recognizing quantities and the simple relationship between them.
Putting pieces of a puzzle together.
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OK..... BUT HOW DO I ACTUALLY SOLVE?
First, you want to identify the unknown, which is your variable. What are you trying to solve for?
Identify the variable: Use the statement, Let x = _____.
You can replace the x with whatever variable you are using.
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Writing Equations For Word Problems
Look for key words that will help you write the equation. Highlight the key words and write an equation to match the problem.
Check Solution to see if answer makes sense.
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KEY WORDS
These keywords give you an idea of operations that will be used in a problem or an idea of what your final answer would look like.
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Multiple Choice
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Step 1: Define your variable
reminder to start by saying
x = ..........
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Step 2: Build around the variable
Now that we have starting points, let's write a word equation to guide my mathematics.
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