How Did You Know That? (Problem Solving)

Contributor: Elephango Editors. Lesson ID: 10729

Do you have a problem with problems? No problem! Discover a problem-solving process that works every time, and then try it out with different activities!

categories

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

subject
Math
learning style
Auditory, Visual
personality style
Lion, Otter
Grade Level
Primary (K-2)
Lesson Type
Quick Query

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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My friend set up a game for me. She told me she wanted to see how good I am at solving problems.

  • Can you help me complete this game?

Here are the rules:

  1. I have to move all 6 boxes from the Start line to the Finish line.
  2. I can only make 3 trips to complete the activity. Moving to the Finish line and then back to the Start line equals one trip.
  3. Each box weighs a pound. I am not allowed to carry more than 2 pounds during each trip.

Help! Use the image below to help you figure out how I am supposed to follow the rules, move the boxes, and complete the activity correctly. Then, check your answer!

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Solving problems can be a real problem!

Learn the steps to solving a problem as you watch this fun video.

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  • Can you name the three steps Hunter followed to solve his problem?

Great job!

Continue on to the Got It? section to put your problem-solving skills to the test!

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