Yet, they are what we have the most trouble transitioning to, from simple operations. Why? We have trouble figuring out what the problem wants us to do. Really, the toughest part is actually thinking in a way that makes the problem make sense. That leads us to our problem solving model, and that's what we are introducing this week. This is our problem solving 'Window'. Why are we using this? Because it helps us think, in an organized way, how to recognize the information in our problem. For now, we want to get familiar with how it looks, and think about ways we might use it. In class we will start practicing with it, tomorrow!
Thanks, Mrs. Froehling
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We have been using word problems since day 1! However, about a month into the year, we moved into multistep problem solving and even adults have problems with that! So, we have been using a number of ways to help us figure out what to do. The first way we introduced was the Window: Remember this? It was a great starter and really helped us organize our information. But some of us are ready to move on and try some other strategies. So this week we introduced some strategies to help us with one of the things we have the most trouble with- deciding what we need to find out. What does the question really want us to do?!? Let's look at this one... Here's what we are doing... I hope this helps! Thanks, Mrs. Froehling
One the new ways we see Multi-step problems is through being given only one actual amount, and then given operations to get to the other amounts we need in order to solve the problem. This week's homework problem looks like this: Yikes, huh?! Well, it's actually pretty straightforward if we get organized. And that's what piggy backing is, for us. Using what we already know, such as the 84 pieces of green plastic, and finding out what the others are, based on that. Now, I am ready to fill in my chart using the information. Now, we clearly have an answer! Right?
Still confused? Email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to talk you through it! Thanks- Mrs. Froehling |
AuthorHi, I'm Cheri Froehling, one of the learners in our class! I am also known as the Teacher, but in our class, all of us are learners AND teachers. We are rocking 3rd Grade! Archives
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