Problem Solving with a Graphic Organizer
According to USDOE's Mathematics Training Institute, our students often have difficulty with problem solving because they neglect to read the problem carefully, define the type of answer required, identify key words, use a graphic organizer, estimate, and/or check for reasonableness. The attached graphic organizer is a tool that may help you help them hone their problem-solving abilities and come up with the right answer. Give it a try by clicking on this link.