Math Problem Solving Strategies

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by drawing a diagram or a model?

• Using words and sentences to describe the problem.

• Using only numbers and symbols to represent the problem.

• Visual representation using shapes, lines, and labels

• Using colors and shading to represent different elements.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by making a table or a chart?

• Memorize the given information and solve the problem mentally.

• Organize the given information in a table or chart to identify patterns, relationships, and make calculations easier.

• Use a calculator to solve the problem.

• Create a graph to visualize the data.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using guess and check?

• Guess the answer and then check if it is correct.

• Make an initial guess and check if it satisfies the conditions or equations.

• Make random guesses until the correct answer is found.

• Check the answer and then make a guess.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by working backwards?

• Start with the initial problem and work forwards step by step.

• Start with the most difficult step and work backwards.

• Start with the solution and work forwards step by step.

• Start with the desired outcome and work backwards step by step.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using logical reasoning?

• Break down the problem, identify patterns, make deductions, apply mathematical principles

• Guess randomly, use trial and error, ignore patterns, apply personal beliefs

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by breaking it down into smaller parts?

• Step-by-step approach

• Sequential thinking

• Incremental approach

• Divide and conquer

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using patterns or sequences?

• Identify the pattern or sequence and use it to find the missing or next number.

• Guess randomly and hope for the best.

• Ignore any patterns or sequences and solve the problem using basic operations.

• Ask someone else to solve the problem for you.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using estimation?

• Approximate the values or quantities involved in the problem to make the calculations easier.

• Ignore the problem and move on to the next one.

• Guess the answer without any calculations.

• Round the numbers to the nearest whole number.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using algebraic equations?

• Guess the value of the unknown variable, substitute it into the equations, simplify and manipulate the equations, isolate the unknown variable, and solve for it.

• Identify the known variable, translate the information into algebraic equations, simplify and manipulate the equations, isolate the known variable, and solve for it.

• Identify the unknown variable, translate the information into algebraic equations, simplify and manipulate the equations, isolate the unknown variable, and solve for it.

• Ignore the unknown variable, simplify and manipulate the equations, isolate the known variable, and solve for it.

What is the strategy to solve a math problem by using trial and error?

• Randomly guess values until the correct solution is found.

• Use a calculator to find the correct solution.

• Ask a friend for the correct solution.

• Systematically try different values or approaches until the correct solution is found.