MATH IS FUN!
March 17th, 2009Welcome! Let’s think and solve problems! Review the problem-solving steps below so you can solve your first problem. Remember, math is not a spectator sport! Let’s get busy!
Be a Problem Solver
1. Understand the Problem :
Retell the problem in your own words.
List the information given.
Ask, “What am I asked to find?”
2. Plan : Choose a strategy.
Act it out
Use objects
Guess and check
Make a table or graph
Write an equation
Draw a diagram
Work backwards
Make a list
Find a pattern
3. Solve the problem.
4. Look Back : Ask, “Is my answer reasonable?”
LIFESAVERS
Lifesavers were first produced in 1912 by Clarence Crane, a manufacturer of chocolates. The first Life Saver was peppermint. Today, the most popular roll of Life Savers is the assorted roll. In a roll, there are 2 orange, 2 yellow, 2 white, 2 green, and 3 red candies. And the colors are always in the same order. Read the clues below and choose a strategy to answer the question.
a. Yellow is always the first color and orange is always the last color.
b. Red is second and second to last.
c. Orange is third.
d. Yellow is seventh.
e. White is always between green and red.
f. Yellow always borders red.
What color is in the middle of the roll???
