Problem solving

High (X) - Problem solving (X)

Problem Solving Part 1 (2004)

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--the five steps to problem solving: read and re-read the problem, identify important information, choose a strategy, solve, check the answer
--the six strategies to choose from: guessing and checking, using a simpler related problem, discovering patterns, drawing pictures and diagrams, making lists and charts, working backwards

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:19
Problem Solving Part 1

Problem Solving Part 2 (2004)

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--review of Part 1
--the discovering patterns strategy is used to solve a problem discovering patterns in number sequences.
--the making lists and charts strategy is used to solve a problem with disparate and incomplete information
--the drawing pictures and diagrams strategy is used to solve a problem about the number of poles needed to build a fence

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:21
Problem Solving Part 2

Parsely Game Book

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As the parser, you’ll take on the role of a computer game with a limited vocabulary. One by one, the players will give you commands like GO NORTH, LIGHT LAMP or GET SWORD, which you’ll follow to the best of your ability.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Content Area: 
ELA
Business/Technology
Play Time: 
20 min.
Parsely Game Book