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 Determining
the best way of representing a problem can be a challenge. There is more
than one way to solve a problem...but...which way is the most effective?
Let's look at a
couple of problems and at the possible representations that would help
you solve the problem.
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In other words...what can I use to help me solve problems
efficiently?
I can make a list, table, or
chart. I can draw a picture or a diagram to help me solve the
problem. |
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Compare 4,843 to 4,456
Strategy 1: You can use a number line.
4,843 is to the
right
of 4,456 on the number
line. So 4,843
>
4,456
 Another way of representing this problem...
Strategy
2: You can look at the place value.
8 hundreds >
4 hundreds
So, 4,843 > 4,456
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Creating a number
line takes more time than just looking at the place value to
compare the number. The most important thing to remember is to
use the strategy that not only helps you solve the problem
correctly, but the strategy that helps you understand why! |
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