Math Strategies Handout

Mrs. Rocha’s Math Problem Solving Expectations Just what does it mean to show your work? Students already know that this is the expectation. Methods: You must choose one of the following methods to show your work: - Work It Out – Number Sentences, Input/Output - 4 Square – Problem Solving - Make a Table (chart) – Input/Output, What’s the Rule? - Label It! – Fractions, geometry, number lines, graphs Problem Solving Strategies: You must do the following on all problems: - Process of Elimination – Cross out impossible answer choices - Spotlight – Cover up the answers first - 50/50 – Narrow your answer choices - RUCSARC – Read the question, underline important information, circle the question, show your work, answer the question, read the problem again, check to make sure you have answered the question Checking Strategies: You must use a Checking Strategy: - Bottom’s Up – Equivalent Fractions - Extra Cheese – work backwards using the inverse operation