5.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; December 2014 Update Page 19 §111.A. Elementary.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
problem-solving modelanalyzing given informationplan or strategysolutionjustifying the solutionproblem-solving processreasonableness of the solution
Skills
- analyze (given information in a problem) #dok2
- formulate (a plan or strategy to solve problems) #dok3
- determine (a solution using a selected strategy) #dok2
- justify (the validity of a solution) #dok3
- evaluate (the problem-solving process and solution reasonableness) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and understand the given information in a problem. #dok1
- I can determine a solution using my chosen strategy. #dok2
- I can analyze the important facts in a word problem. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy to solve mathematical problems. #dok3
- I can justify my solution using mathematical reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate whether my solution and process are reasonable and correct. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective problem solving involves a systematic process that includes analyzing information, planning, solving, justifying, and evaluating.
- Justifying and evaluating solutions helps develop mathematical reasoning and ensures accuracy.
Essential Questions
- What steps are needed to effectively solve a mathematical problem?
- Why is it important to justify your solution to a problem?
- How can you determine if your solution and your process are reasonable?
- What different strategies or plans can be used to solve a problem?
- In what ways does analyzing the information given help in solving problems?