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How many have you solved today?. PROBLEM SOLVING!. Why is it important to have problem solving skills ?. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What steps should you take when solving word problems in math ?. 1. 2. 3. 4. Huh?. PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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How many have you solved today? PROBLEM SOLVING!
Why is it important to have problem solving skills? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What steps should you take when solving word problems in math? 1. 2. 3. 4. Huh?
PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES • 1. • 2. • 3. • 4. • 5. • 6.
Let’s work through those steps together to solve this problem: • If you fold a square paper vertically, the new rectangle has a perimeter of 39 inches. What is the area of the original square? What is the perimeter of the original square? What is the area of the resulting rectangle?
Now try this on your own:(1) • Conrad's Taxi Service charges $1.50 for the first mile and $.90 for each additional mile. How far could Mr. Kulp go for $20 if he gives the driver a $2 tip?
Now try this on your own:(2) • Which of these choices contains the dimensions of a rectangle with the same perimeter as a rectangle whose dimensions are 5 m by 3 m? • 10 m by 8 m • 7 m by 1 m • 6 m by 4 m • 8 m by 2 m • Show your work.