Problem Solving Techniques

Assignment 1: Problem Solving
Assignment 2: 13-Problem Solving Practice
Assignment 3: 09-Problem Solving2

One of the most helpful problem solving techniques we will use all use is known as RICE.  It’s an acronym that helps them to remember the steps to take when problem solving.

R – Read/Retell
I – Information/Illustration
C – Calculate/Check
E – Evaluate/Explain

If followed properly, the RICE technique can help solve any story problem.  Another technique that we bring in comes from Singapore Mathematics.  It’s called Bar Model Drawing and it works hand-in-hand with the illustration part of the RICE model.  The Bar Model works especially well when dealing with division or fractions.  Below is a the step by step for one of the problems we will be working with in class.

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