Guess and Check Problem Solving

Guess and Check Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video introduces the guess and check strategy for solving math problems, emphasizing the importance of making educated guesses rather than wild ones. An example problem is presented, where the viewer is guided through the process of guessing and checking to find the correct answer. The solution is explained step-by-step, highlighting the need for guesses to make sense within the context of the problem. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to practice this strategy with additional problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main strategy discussed in this video?

Trial and Error

Guess and Check

Elimination

Backtracking

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do mathematicians use the Guess and Check method?

To make random guesses

To avoid complex calculations

To simplify equations

To solve problems with unknowns

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of guesses should be made according to the video?

Random guesses

Educated guesses

Wild guesses

Lucky guesses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first clue given in the example problem?

The number is greater than 63

The number is less than 45

The number is a single digit

The number has a 3 in the ones place

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the range of the number in the example problem?

Greater than 40 and less than 60

Greater than 45 and less than 63

Greater than 30 and less than 50

Greater than 50 and less than 70

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't the tens place be 4 in the example problem?

It would make the number a single digit

It would make the number greater than 63

It would make the number even

It would make the number less than 45

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct number in the example problem?

63

53

43

73

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