3.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.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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problem-solving modelanalyzinggiven informationplanstrategysolutionjustifyingevaluatingproblem-solving processreasonableness
Skills
- analyze (given information in a problem) #dok2
- formulate (a plan or strategy to solve problems) #dok2
- determine (a solution using a plan or strategy) #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 the information given in a problem. #dok1
- I can describe the steps to solve a math problem. #dok1
- I can analyze given information to understand a problem. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy to solve a problem. #dok2
- I can determine a solution by following my plan. #dok2
- I can justify my solution using mathematical reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate whether my solution and process are reasonable. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Problem solving is a process that involves more than just finding an answer; it includes analyzing information, planning, and reflection.
- Effective use of a problem-solving model helps make mathematical thinking clear, logical, and justifiable.
Essential Questions
- How can analyzing the information in a problem help you choose a solution strategy?
- What should you do if your first solution does not seem reasonable?
- Why is it important to justify your solution after solving a problem?
- How does following a problem-solving model help you become a better mathematician?
- What strategies can you use to evaluate the effectiveness of your problem-solving process?