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Problem solving
is the process of finding a solution to a question or a situation.
Five Step Process
Step 1: What is Asked?
Step 2: What is Given?
Step 3: Determine the operation to be used
Step 4: Write the number sentence
Step 5: Perform the Operation and Write the Complete Answer
Units
include units in your final answer where applicable (e.g., miles per hour, pounds, etc.).
What is Asked?
The first step is to understand what the problem is asking. This involves identifying the key question or objective that is needed.
What is Given?
The second step is to identify the information provided in the problem.
Determine the operation to be used
The third step is to determine the appropriate mathematical operation(s) required to solve the problem.
Write the number sentence
It involves translating the problem into a mathematical equation or expression.
Number sentence
Is a mathematical equation or expression
Perform the Operation and Write the Complete Answer
This step involves calculating the result and ensuring that the answer is presented in the correct units and context.
Addition
is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.
Subtraction
is the process of finding the difference between two numbers by taking one number away from another.
Multiplication
is the process of finding the total by combining a number a certain number of times.
Division
the process of splitting a number into equal parts or groups.
Exponent
An exponent indicates how many times a number, called the base, is multiplied by itself
Square root
The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.
Order of operations
Brackets first
Indices or exponents
Division and Multiplication
Addition and Subtraction
Correct mathematical symbols
use the right symbol. (e.g. plus, minus, multiply, divide)
Correct equation
Write down the equation in a clear and organized manner.
Check your equation
to ensure it reflects the problem accurately.
Perform the calculations
carefully perfom either manually or using a calculator.
Double-check
Always double-check your calculations to ensure accuracy.
Complete Answer
Write a clear and complete answer that fully addresses the question.
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