7adv.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 7 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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problem-solving modelanalyzing given informationplanstrategysolutionjustificationproblem-solving processreasonableness
Skills
- analyze (given information) #dok2
- formulate (a plan or strategy) #dok2
- determine (a solution) #dok2
- justify (the solution) #dok3
- evaluate (the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can analyze given information in a mathematical problem. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy to solve a mathematical problem. #dok2
- I can determine a solution based on my plan or strategy. #dok2
- I can justify my mathematical solution using logical reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate the steps and reasonableness of my solution to a problem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective problem-solving in mathematics involves a series of purposeful steps guided by a structured model.
- Critical analysis, justification, and evaluation are essential to developing and defending mathematical solutions.
Essential Questions
- How do I systematically approach and solve a mathematical problem?
- What strategies help me organize and analyze the information given in a problem?
- How can I justify my solution clearly and convincingly?
- Why is it important to evaluate both the process and the reasonableness of my solution?
- How might the problem-solving process differ for different types of problems?