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Chapter 1 ? Tools for Algebra and Geometry. Chapter Essential Question:How does prior knowledge of order of operations and properties build the foundation for solving algebraic equations and inequalities?. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan. Standard Addressed: 8-1.1 ? Generate a
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1. Michelle A. O’Malley
8th Grade Math – PreAlgebra III
League Academy of Communication Arts
Greenville, South Carolina PowerPoint # 1Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy – Making a Plan
2. Chapter 1 – Tools for Algebra and Geometry Chapter Essential Question:
How does prior knowledge of order of operations and properties build the foundation for solving algebraic equations and inequalities?
3. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Standard Addressed: 8-1.1 – Generate and solve complex, abstract problems that involve modeling physical, social, or mathematical phenomena.
4. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Essential Questions:
What is the four-step plan for problem solving?
5. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Essential Knowledge, Skills, or Processes:
Describe the four steps for solving problems in your own words.
Tell what is meant by a strategy.
Name some common problem –solving strategies.
Use the four step plan to solve a variety of word problems.
6. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan A problem is a situation for which a solution is needed and for which the solution is not immediately obvious.
7. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan The most widely used problem-solving process is Georg Polya’s Four-Step Plan as follows:
Explore (Understand) – read and retell the problem in your own words.
Plan – Choose a strategy.
Solve – Apply the strategy.
Examine (Look Back) – Determine whether the solution answers the question and whether it makes sense.
8. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Strategy – A plan or method used towards achieving a goal
9. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Problem-solving strategies include:
Acting out the problem
Finding a pattern
Drawing a picture or diagram
Making a table
Guessing, Checking, and revising
Eliminating extraneous information
Using logical thinking
Working Backward
Writing an Equation
10. Chapter 1-1: Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan Helpful “Translations” from English to Math: