Developing Problem-Solving Strategies
Exploring and applying various strategies such as drawing diagrams, making tables, and working backward.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different problem-solving strategies for a given problem.
- Design a step-by-step plan to solve a multi-step word problem.
- Justify the choice of a particular strategy based on the problem's characteristics.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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Planning templates for Mathematics
5E Model
The 5E Model structures lessons through five phases (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate), guiding students from curiosity to deep understanding through inquiry-based learning.
unit plannerMath Unit
Plan a multi-week math unit with conceptual coherence: from building number sense and procedural fluency to applying skills in context and developing mathematical reasoning across a connected sequence of lessons.
rubricMath Rubric
Build a math rubric that assesses problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and communication alongside procedural accuracy, giving students feedback on how they think, not just whether they got the right answer.