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There is more
than one way
to solve a problem.
To solve a problem
you need to follow these important steps:
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Read |
What are you asked to
find? Tell the problem in your own words. |
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Plan |
How can I decide the order in
which to work?
This is were you choose the best strategy. |
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Solve |
Solve each part of the problem. |
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Look Back |
Is the answer reasonable? |
 Let's
look at some strategies to solve a problem.
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Frank
buys candy for $3.89 and pays with a five dollar bill.
How much change does he get? |
Strategy 1: Count Up to Find the Change
Count up
from $3.89.
Frank's
change is 1 dime, 1 penny, and 1 dollar or $1.11
Strategy 2:
Subtract Cost from Amount Paid
Frank's
change is 1 dime, 1 penny, and 1 dollar or $1.11 |
Different Ways to
Compare Numbers
Compare 4,843 to 4,456 |
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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
Strategy
2: You can look at the place value.
8 hundreds >
4 hundreds
So, 4,843 > 4,456
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