Problem Solving

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What is problem solving?

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Problem solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

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What does it mean to subtract?

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Subtracting means taking one number away from another.

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If Mrs. Smith's pool was 80 degrees and it dropped to 50 degrees, how do you find the change in temperature?

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You subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature: 80 - 50 = 30 degrees.

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What number sentence would you use to find out how many girls are in the band if there are 84 students and 37 are boys?

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You would use 84 - 37 = ? to find the number of girls.

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What operation do you use to find out how many cookies are left after giving some away?

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You use subtraction to find out how many cookies are left.

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If Mrs. Ritchie had $80 and spent $23, how do you find out how much money she has left?

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You subtract the amount spent from the total: $80 - $23 = ?.

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What is a number sentence?

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A number sentence is a mathematical statement that shows a relationship between numbers using operations.

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What does it mean to add?

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Adding means putting together two or more numbers to find a total.

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What is a bar model?

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A bar model is a visual representation used to help solve math problems.

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How do you find the missing number in a subtraction problem?

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You subtract the known number from the total to find the missing number.