Problem Solving {10.28.13}

Today we worked on solving problems together focusing on beginning, middle, and end.  After reading each situation we went back and checked our work using beginning, middle, and end just like we do in ELA.

Here is the problem we started with all together:

 

Here's what we came up with...

 

 

 

We first read the problem.  Then, we reread the problem circling important Beginning, Middle, and End information.  We then came up with the situation equation and several ways to represent or prove our thinking.  Finally, we recorded our solution.

 

Here's what the students came up with for their independent work...

 



 

 

 

Look for this paper in your child's homework folder.  This will help them with this week's homework problem solver.

 

 

Happy Monday,

Ms. King