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Math Strategies

Select a strategy below to find how to get started and resources to help students learn each skill.

Plan & Analyze

What is the problem asking me to do/solve?
Check for understanding: restate the problem
Look for entry points to the problem
Look for symbols and patterns
Make a connection
Use manipulatives
Write an equation

Apply & Solve

What strategies can I use to solve the problem?
Create an organized list
Draw a picture
Estimate
Look for a pattern
Monitor and adjust
Think aloud
Use a math formula
Work backward

Tools for Application

What is the most efficient tool I can use to solve the problem?
Check my work
Check solution using a different method
Use physical and visual tools

How? Justify

How did I arrive at my solution? How do I know my solution pathway is correct?
Defend your strategy for solving the problem
Distinguish correct logic from incorrect logic
Use diagrams, objects, etc. to construct your argument for solving

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