Although many students instinctively use many strategies when they solve math problems, they need more options. They need more tools in their toolbox. This colorful and engaging resource will give students a collection of useful tools to tackle math problems, build fluency, and gain confidence.Tools or problem solving strategies included are:
• Find a Pattern
• Make a Table
• Make an Organized List
• Act it Out
• Draw a Picture
• Use Objects
• Guess and Check
• Work Backwards
• Write an Equation
• Solve a Simpler or Easier Problem
• Write an Equation
• Make a Model