Rats! Another tricky math word problem has tripped up your student. You know they know how to perform the operation in question when presented with a purely computational problem, but word problems just get them all turned around.

Cue 88Brains!

RATS is a nifty mnemonic device to help students strategically work through word problems, combined with super-cute visuals to help the strategy stick.

What’s Inside:
* 1 RATS Strategy Sheet - Perfect for putting in a binder, folder or interactive notebook so your stalwart Knowledge Knights can refer back to it as needed.
* 4 RATS Cards - Students can flip through the RATS cards one by one as they follow the steps to complete word problems.


Suggestions:

* Print in color for optimal cuteness

* Keep shopping in the 88Brains store ;)

* Keep being awesome!


If you need resources to use this strategy with, feast your eyes:

Basic Addition and Subtraction Bundle
Place Value Bundle
Multiplication and Division Bundle
Properties of Multiplication and Division Bundle
Geometry Bundle
Fractions Bundle
Area and Perimeter Bundle
Measurement and Data


Following, Rating and Earning Credits

* "How can I FOLLOW THE BRAINS to stay up to date on all of their new and updated products and freebies?"
♦ On the right side of the web page, beneath the Digital Download box and the "Made by 88Brains" sign, find the Green Star along with the words "Follow Me" beside it.
♦ Simply click that and PRESTO!, you're officially in the loop, so you'll always have the freshest 411 :)

* "How can I LEAVE FEEDBACK and GET CREDITS for my future TpT purchases?"
♦ Open the My TpT tab (top of the web page, between the Search box and the My Cart tab).
♦ Click on My Purchases (you may be prompted to Log In).
♦ Click the Provide Feedback button next to the product you'd like to Rate.
♦ Let us know what's working for you, what you'd like to see more of, etc. This helps us provide you with the best service possible.
♦ Every dollar you spend equals 1 Credit, and every 20 Credits equal $1.00 off future purchases, but you've got to Rate and Comment to earn them!
♦ Earn Credits, Save $$$, Repeat :)


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The Brains