STEPS

4 PROBLEM
SOLVING

4. Double check
your work
Check with a
peer to see if
they got the
same answer.
Check to see if
3. Use your plan your answer
makes sense.
Solve the problem with Can you get the
the plan you made. same answer
again?

2. Create a plan
Determine how you will
solve the problem. Will
you need to use
manipulatives, mental
math, or pen and
paper?
1. Find the Problem
Read the problem at
least twice. Highlight
the clue words. Find
the question that
needs to be answered