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How to solve Problems Of the Weeks (POW!). FIND OUT MORE. Look at the Problem. Have you seen a similar problem before? If so, how is this different? What facts do you have? What do you know that is not stated in the problem?. CHOOSE A STRATEGY.
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FIND OUT MORE Look at the Problem. Have you seen a similar problem before? If so, how is this different? What facts do you have? What do you know that is not stated in the problem?
CHOOSE A STRATEGY • How have you solved similar problems in the past? • Try a strategy that seems as if it will work. If it doesn’t, it may lead you to one that will.
What strategies do you know? • Compute or Simplify • Use a formula • Make a model or diagram • Make a table, chart or list • Guess, check and revise • Eliminate • Look for patterns
SOLVE IT • Make sure to show your work and include it in your final write-up.
LOOK BACK • Reread the question. • Did you answer the question asked? • Is your answer in the correct units? • Does your answer seem reasonable?