Introduction to problem solving 5th grade

3. EQ: What methods help me solve problems? 8/28/2011 3 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

4. I can: Use problem solving strategies. Identify operational (+, -, x, /) words 8/28/2011 4 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

5. 21st Century: Why is problem solving important? How is problem solving useful? 8/28/2011 5 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

6. Textbooks Turn to page 516 and find problem solving Look through the list of problem solving strategies Any new ones? Which ones? 8/28/2011 6 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

7. Strategies Hand out index cards Choose two of the strategies to work on as a table List both on card 8/28/2011 7 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

8. Venn Diagram 8/28/2011 8 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

9. Venn Diagram 8/28/2011 9 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving Label A & B circles with strategies.

10. Venn Diagram How are they different? A = strategy one B = strategy two How are they the same? C = both strategies 8/28/2011 10 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

11. Venn Diagram Share findings 8/28/2011 11 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

12. Operational Words Hand out paper Fold in 4ths 8/28/2011 12 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

13. Operational Words 8/28/2011 13 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving - + x ÷

14. Operational Words Share 8/28/2011 14 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

15. EQ: What methods help me solve problems? 8/28/2011 15 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

16. Soduko Problem Discuss problem Work on at tables. 8/28/2011 16 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving

17. Materials Needed Index cards Large construction 8x11 paper 8/28/2011 17 Bitsy Griffin Wk 1.1 Problem Solving