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September 17, 2012. Problem Solving . EQ: How I use problem solving strategies and algorithms to solve multi-step problems?. Vocabulary . addend – the numbers being added in an addition problem Ex: 5 + 2 = 7 ( the 5 and 2 are addends) a lgorithm – procedure for solving math problems .
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September 17, 2012 Problem Solving EQ: How I use problem solving strategies and algorithms to solve multi-step problems?
Vocabulary • addend – the numbers being added in an addition problem Ex: 5 + 2 = 7 ( the 5 and 2 are addends) • algorithm – procedure for solving math problems
Let’s try an algorithm for solving this word problem. Lauren solved 49 puzzles during Easton’s Battle of Wits program. Jorge solved 33 more puzzles than Lauren. How many puzzles did Jason solve? • Lauren solved 49 puzzles • Jorge solved 33 more than Lauren • 82 • How many puzzles did Jorge solve? 1 49 + 33 8 2
Let’s try another! Julia had 90 baseball cards. She gave 34 away to her best friend Dawn. How many cards does Julia have left? • Julia had 90 baseball cards • She gave 34 cards to Dawn • How many cards does Julia has left? • 56 8 10 90 - 34 If there’s more on the floor you go next door. 6 5
Your turn! Edgar can play 44 songs on piano. Esteban can only play 17 songs on the piano. How many more songs can Edgar play than Esteban? • Know • Find Out • Conclusion 27
One more just for fun! Alicia had 38 nickels in her piggy bank. Her grandmother gave her a handful of nickels for a good report card. Now Alicia has 120 nickels. How many nickels did Alicia get from her grandmother. • Know • Find Out • Conclusion 82
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