GEOM.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.
Geometry · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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problem-solving modelanalyzing given informationplanstrategysolutionjustificationevaluationproblem-solving processreasonableness
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 reasonableness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and analyze the information provided in a mathematical problem. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy to solve a given mathematical problem. #dok2
- I can determine a solution to a mathematical problem using the selected plan or strategy. #dok2
- I can justify my solution to a mathematical problem using logical reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of my solution. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective problem solving in mathematics involves a structured approach that moves from understanding a problem to evaluating the solution.
- Analyzing and justifying solutions strengthens mathematical reasoning and helps students develop critical thinking skills.
Essential Questions
- How can analyzing the given information help you understand and solve a mathematical problem?
- What strategies or plans can be used to approach and solve different types of problems?
- Why is it important to justify your solution in mathematics?
- How can you evaluate whether your solution to a problem is reasonable?
- What steps can you take if your solution to a problem does not seem reasonable upon evaluation?