Description
Math Digital Problem of the Day Set 1 (Metric) includes 45 problems to help students become more familiar with and comfortable in using a variety of problem-solving strategies in an engaging format. First, project a problem and allow students a few minutes to try to solve it. Then discuss their answers and strategies. Finally, work through the interactive solution slide with your students. Solutions are presented in a step-by-step format that is easy for teachers and students.
Many problems can be solved in a variety of ways, but most students limit themselves by only using a few strategies. This will change for your students as they interact with problems included in this packet.
The strategies include:
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Act It Out
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Break into Parts
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Check for Hidden Assumptions
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Diagram
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Graphing
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Grouping
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Guess and Check
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Logic
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Narrowing In
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Search for a Pattern
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Simplify
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Table
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Use a Calculator
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Use a Formula
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Use a Model
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Work Backwards
This resource can be used for class warm ups, class closers, or feature lessons. It can also be adapted for distance learning.