Here's A TIP

Here is a TIP on how to solve all story problems:

T= What do you need to THINK about to answer the QUESTION?

I= What is the INFORMATION that the problem gives me? (numbers)

P= What PROBLEM do I create with the information? (+ - x ???)

S= What is the SOLUTION to the story problem?

Today, we practiced guess and check questions as a group and as partners. They worked so well together to teach each other how to solve a problem. I gave them clues such as the solution, the information and even the problem and they were to find the missing components. We will continue to use this strategy for all of the problems that we work on. Just a fun tip for you at home.