Strategies for Solving Math Problems

This video tutorial introduces a new unit on arithmetic in base ten, focusing on multiplication and division with decimals. It reviews previous knowledge on dividing fractions and builds on those skills by exploring decimal operations. Students are encouraged to set personal learning goals and are guided through problem-solving strategies, including planning, labeling calculations, and checking solutions. The unit aims to enhance students' understanding of decimals and improve their problem-solving abilities.

What is the main focus of the new unit in sixth grade math?

• Geometry and shapes

• Multiplication and division with decimals

• Algebraic expressions

• Addition and subtraction of whole numbers

What topic did students learn about in the previous unit?

• Subtracting decimals

• Multiplying decimals

• Dividing fractions

• Adding whole numbers

Which skill will students review that they learned in 5th grade?

• Geometry

• Place value

• Statistics

• Algebra

What is one of the operations students will learn with decimals?

• Subtracting decimals

• Finding the square root of decimals

• Adding decimals

• Multiplying decimals

What is one of the personal learning goals students might work on?

• Improving handwriting

• Showing all work clearly

• Reading comprehension

• Memorizing multiplication tables

What should students do if they don't have a personal learning goal?

• Ignore it

• Create one

• Ask a friend

• Wait for the teacher to assign one

What should students do when solving a problem according to the video?

• Guess the answer

• Make a clear plan

• Use a calculator

• Ask a friend for help

What is a strategy mentioned for checking the reasonableness of a solution?

• Using a calculator

• Estimating

• Asking the teacher

• Rewriting the problem

What should students label as they work through calculations?

• The page number

• Their calculations

• The date

• Their name

What is the purpose of stating units in answers?

• To clarify the answer

• To confuse others

• To make the answer longer

• To follow a rule