4.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 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012

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Vocabulary
problem-solving modelanalyzing given informationplanstrategysolutionjustificationevaluating the problem-solving processreasonableness
Skills
  • analyze (given information) #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 important information in a math problem. #dok1
  • I can use a problem-solving model to organize my thinking. #dok1
  • I can analyze given information to understand what the problem is asking. #dok2
  • I can make a plan or choose a strategy to solve the problem. #dok2
  • I can find and explain a solution using my chosen strategy. #dok2
  • I can justify how I solved the problem and why my solution makes sense. #dok3
  • I can evaluate whether my answer is reasonable and if my process could be improved. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective problem solving in mathematics requires analyzing information, planning strategically, justifying solutions, and evaluating the reasonableness of results.
  • Using a consistent problem-solving model helps students approach and solve real-world and mathematical problems logically and systematically.
Essential Questions
  • What steps should I take when I encounter a challenging math problem?
  • Why is it important to plan and choose a strategy before trying to solve a math problem?
  • How can I determine whether my solution is reasonable?
  • What does it mean to justify my solution or explain how I solved a problem?
  • How can evaluating my problem-solving process help me become a better mathematician?