A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n
Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Fractions
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Problem Solving
This graphic shows eight problem solving strategies. They are:
- Draw a picture or diagram, or make a model
- Solve a simpler related problem
- Look for patterns
- Work backwards from where you want to end up
- Make a table, chart, or organized list
- Guess, estimate, check and revise
- Eliminate possibilities
- Break it down into subordinate problems
(Mathematics and Science Education Center)
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