Problem Solving

by: Norma Cano

2nd Grade TEKS

(1)Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to

acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. The student is expected to:

(A)apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the
workplace;
(B)use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information,
formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and
evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;
(C)select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and
technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and
number sense as appropriate, to solve problems;

"A rubber ball rebounds to half the height it

drops. If the ball is dropped from a rooftop
18 m above the ground, what is the total
distance traveled by the time it hits the
ground the third time?
a. 31.5 m
b. 40.5 m
c. 45 m
d. 63 m

Step 1: Release the ball 18 meters from the roof

Step 2: The rubber ball drops to the

ground at 18 meters.

Step 3: The rubber ball springs back

half up 9 meters and goes down 9
meters.
18+9+9= 39
meters

Step 4: The rubber ball bounces

back half way 4.5 up and 4.5 down.

9+9+18+4.5+4.
5=45 meters

Problem Solving
The rubber ball is released from the house roof to the ground.
The rubber ball drops and bounces back up 18 meters.
On the second bounce, the ball goes up 9 meters and falls down
9 meters.

Next, the ball comes right back up 4.5 meters and again down
4.5.

Finally add up all the numbers: 18+9+9+4.5+4.5=45 meters.

"A rubber ball rebounds to half the height it

drops. If the ball is dropped from a rooftop 18 m
above the ground, what is the total distance
traveled by the time it hits the ground the third
time?

a. 31.5 m
b. 40.5 m
c. 45 m
d. 63 m