Maureen Curran and Mary Lou Aalbers

1
Math
PROBLEM SOLVING
Teacher Tips
ACTIVITY 1
Maureen Curran and Mary Lou Aalbers Hazelwood
School District
2
Problem Solving

• These lessons are designed to reinforce the
  following State Math Standards
• Use problem-solving approaches to explore and
  construct meaning from mathematical content.
  (MO1.6, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7)
• Develop and apply strategies to solve problems,
  with emphasis on multistep and non-routine
  problems. (MO 1.8, 3.2, 3.3)
• Analyze, evaluate, and verify results with
  respect to the original problem.(MO 2.2, 3.7,3.8)

3

• Teacher Page
• You will need to click the mouse to show the
  answers for activities. This will allow you to
  control the timing of answers shown.
• We suggest that students keep a journal.
• It is critical for students to use writing skills
  to explain their answers.
• Please take time to discuss possible solutions to
  problems.
• Click on page to see answers and/or to go to the
  next page.

4
Problem Solving


5
Problem Solving
Sally and the Peanuts
44
Sally had peanuts in all!!
Working backwards is a good strategy to use with
this problem since all you know is what she had
at the end.