Transcript The Problem Solving Process - Sikeston R-6

Problem
Solving
Problem Solving Process
By Rosi Barron
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•Fifth Grade Problem Solving: Using the
Problem Solving Process
•Tips:
-Teachers, please read through the whole
presentation prior to the activity.
-Each activity is meant to be used in addition to
your classroom teaching.
-Each activity includes a journal component.
•Objective: TSW will solve problems by using
the problem solving process.
•Understanding the problem,
•Creating a plan,
•Implementing the plan, and
•Reflecting on the process.
Each time you see the journal
paper you will need to write in
your Math Journal.
Use the Problem Solving Process
to solve the following puzzles.
Puzzle #1: Which numbers
replace the question marks?
A: 5
3
10
6 15
?
20
B: 3
6
?
15
21
C: 2
6
?
54
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•Understanding the problem
What is the
puzzle asking
you to do?
Did you say?
Replace
the question marks with
numbers that will complete
each pattern.
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GOOD FOR
YOU!
•Creating a plan
What kind of
plan would
you use?
Did you say?
Find the relationship
between the other
numbers in each line.
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EXCELLENT!
•Implementing the plan
How would
you put your
plan to work?
Did you say?
Check
to see how much difference
there is between the
existing numbers and if a
pattern occurs.
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GREAT
IDEA!
•Reflecting on the process
How would
you explain
the process?
Did you say?
Write the entire step-bystep process and
describe an alternate
plan or how you could
make your plan better.
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JOB WELL DONE!
Click to see the answers --->
ANSWERS:
A:
5
3
10
6
15
?
20
B:
3
6
?
15
21
C:
2
6
?
54
162 486
A: 9. Subtract 2, add 7, subtract 4, add 9,
subtract 6, & add 11.
B: 10. Add 3, 4, 5, and 6.
C: 18. Multiply each number by 3.
Go on to puzzle #2 ----->
Puzzle #2: What numbers should
surround the fourth triangle?
20
6
15
2
12
?
10
18
4
8
?
?
Use the Problem Solving Process --->
•Understanding the problem,
•Creating a plan,
•Implementing the plan, and
•Reflecting on the process.
Click to see the questions you
should ask yourself ----->
QUESTIONS:
•What is the puzzle asking?
•What is my plan?
•How do I use my plan?
•How do I explain and make my
plan better?
Click to see the answers --->
ANSWERS:
5
24
16
The right number doubles; the left
number goes up by 6 and the top
number goes down by 5. Click Here
CONGRATULATIONS!