moonlight Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Does anyone know where I can get a chart of problem solving strategies for a 10 year old? I am happy to make one myself, but wouldn't mind saving the time. I want to hang it in our school room as a handy reference... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arboreal TJ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you google "design process" and look at images you'll get a nice pool of options. Here's one I like. http://girlstartblog.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/solve-a-problem.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks...I was thinking more along the lines of strategies to solve a math/word problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think I found this list on these boards...and apologize that I cannot give credit to whomever posted it as I don't remember. It is specifically for math. Did you answer the question that was asked? If they ask how many snakes got loose in the zoo, don’t tell me how many reptiles there are total? Does your answer make sense? You cannot have 20.6 people in the hospital unless you are a statistician! Does it have the correct units? If the question asks for feet, don’t answer in gallons. Is it on the correct scale? A person should not be 30 feet tall unless they are in a fairy tale. Did you answer all parts of the question? If it is a three part question, you will not get credit for only answering one part. Did you check for correct signs (pos/neg) and operations (don’t add if you should be subtracting, etc.) Don’t forget to check for subtracting negative numbers and other sign errors. Did you spot check a few problems for careless computation errors? Rework a few problems backwards. Did you show your work? If you show your work I can give you partial credit or understand where you may need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks..this is a great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 You might also want to check out Becoming a Problem Solving Genius by Edward Zaccaro. We are working our way through this book that gives strategies for figuring out math problems. It's presented in a very fun/engaging way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 He's actually going through the Zacarro book. I just need to sit down and pull a few resources and make him some sort of visual for when he gets stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://www2.carrollk12.org/instruction/elemcurric/math/tproblemsolving.HTM might be helpful. Are you looking for understand/plan/solve/check or a list of specific strategies (use a simpler problem, draw a diagram, etc?) or the critical reading one (underline operation words, cross out irrelevant info, etc)? That link seems very helpful..thanks! I'm looking for a list of specific strategies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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