8adv.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 8 (Advanced) · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
Standard Unwrapping
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problem-solving modelanalyzing given informationplanstrategysolutionjustifyingproblem-solving processreasonableness
Skills
- analyze (given information in a problem) #dok2
- formulate (a plan or strategy to solve a problem) #dok3
- determine (a solution to a problem using a systematic approach) #dok2
- justify (the solution by explaining mathematical reasoning) #dok3
- evaluate (the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of a solution) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and analyze given information in a problem. #dok2
- I can determine a solution to a problem using a step-by-step process. #dok2
- I can formulate a plan or strategy for solving a problem. #dok3
- I can justify my solution and explain my reasoning. #dok3
- I can evaluate the steps I used to solve a problem and assess whether my solution is reasonable. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mathematical problem solving follows a process that includes analyzing information, planning, finding a solution, justifying it, and evaluating the process.
- Evaluating both the solution and the process used helps ensure accuracy and deepen understanding.
Essential Questions
- How do I analyze the information given in a problem before attempting to solve it?
- What strategies or plans can I use when approaching different types of problems?
- How can I justify that my solution and reasoning are correct?
- What makes a solution reasonable, and how can I check my work for errors?
- Why is it important to evaluate the steps taken in the problem-solving process?