ALG1.MATH.1.B
Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution.
Algebra I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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problem-solving modelinformationplanstrategysolutionjustificationprocessreasonableness
Skills
- analyze (given information in a problem) #dok2
- formulate (a plan or strategy to solve a problem) #dok2
- determine (a solution to a problem) #dok2
- justify (the solution to a problem) #dok3
- evaluate (the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and analyze given information in a math problem. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy to solve mathematical problems. #dok2
- I can determine a solution using an organized problem-solving process. #dok2
- I can justify my mathematical solution using logical reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of my problem-solving process and the reasonableness of my solution. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective mathematical problem solving involves using a structured process that includes analyzing information, developing a plan, executing a solution, and reflecting on results.
- Justifying and evaluating solutions strengthens mathematical understanding and ensures problem-solving strategies are reasonable and reliable.
Essential Questions
- What are the essential steps in an effective problem-solving model?
- How do you decide which strategy or plan is most appropriate for a given problem?
- Why is it important to justify your solution in mathematics?
- How can you evaluate whether your solution and problem-solving process are reasonable?
- In what ways does reflecting on the problem-solving process improve mathematical thinking?