Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics

What should you do before starting to solve a math problem?

• Start solving immediately

• Ask someone else to solve it

• Understand the problem and make a plan

• Ignore the problem

What is the first step in solving a multistep problem?

• Organize key information

• Read the problem

• Decide what the problem is asking for

• Guess the answer

What should you do after reading the problem?

• Organize key information

• Solve it immediately

• Forget about it

• Ask a friend

In the example problem, what is the cost of lunch?

• $9.50

• $15.00

• $36.50

• $5.00

Why is it important to identify the main question in a problem?

• To skip the problem

• To answer quickly

• To avoid answering the wrong question

• To impress the teacher