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!

3To4Hour
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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A friend set up a game to see how well problems can be solved.

  • Can you help complete the game?

Here are the rules.

  1. All 6 boxes must be moved from the Start line to the Finish line.
  1. Only 3 trips can be made to complete the activity. Moving to the Finish line and then back to the Start line counts as one trip.
  1. Each box weighs one pound, and no more than 2 pounds can be carried during each trip.

Use the image below to figure out how 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?

Understand the Problem

He made sure he understood why he couldn't cross the flooded creek.

Think of Possible Solutions

He considered different ways to get to school safely, like flying over the creek or finding another route.

Keep Trying 

Even when his first ideas didn't work, he didn't give up and found a safe solution by using the bridge built by the beavers.

Great job!

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

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