1. READ
2. UNDERSTAND
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What are you trying to find out? Read the problem carefully.
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What is the important information – put a circle around it.
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Can you estimate the answer?
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Decide on a strategy to help you to find an answer to the
problem.
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Solve the problem and remember to record all your thinking –
you can use words, numbers, diagrams or pictures.
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Check your answer (you may use a calculator). If you find
your answer is not correct try another way of solving the
problem.
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Write your answer in a sentence using mathematical language.
Carmen broke her leg on January 3rd. She has to use crutches for two
weeks. On what date will she stop using the crutches?
3. CHOOSE
4. SOLVE
5. ANSWER
6. CHECK
POW#1
NAME: ________________________
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