The document outlines the steps of a problem solving plan: 1) Read the problem carefully and understand the facts and goal. 2) Relate the facts and make a plan to solve the problem, estimating the answer. 3) Use the plan to solve the problem, checking the work and trying again if needed. 4) Reread the problem and check that the answer makes sense and matches the estimate. It then provides examples of word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.