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Four-Step Plan

Explore

  • Determine what information is given and what you will need to find.
  • Do you have all the information to solve the problem.
  • Is there any information given that is not needed.

Plan

  • Select a stragety for solving the problem. You may need to use more than one
  • It is usually helpful to estimate the answer.

Solve

  • Carry out your plan.
  • If your plan doesnt work, keep trying until you find the one that works.
  • Make sure your solution has appropriate units or labels.

Examine

  • Does your answer make sense given the facts in the problem?
  • Is your answer reasonable compared to your estimate?
  • If your answer is NOT correct, make a new plan and start again.

This was from my math teacher Ms.Meraz in Irene C. hernandez Middle School. Thanks Ms. Meraz!

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