Problem Solving Strategies in Math

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

The first step in Problem Solving is

Plan

Read and Understand the problem

Solve

Check

2.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

There are how many problems solving strategies that we refer to in this class? (Hint: Look in your interactive notebook)

2

1

8

11

3.

Multiple Select

3 mins

1 pt

Which of the following are problem solving strategies? Choose all that apply.

Act it 0ut

Use or look for a pattern

Cry

Make a Drawing

4.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Asking "does this answer make sense" is an example of which of the following?

Using logical reasoning

Writing an equation

Crying

Making an organized list

5.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What strategy is this? It is most helpful with geometry or map directions; if a picture is not provided, draw one

Act it Out

Find A Pattern

Organized List

Make a Drawing

6.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What strategy is this? when you are given the end of a problem or solution and are asked to find the beginning or starting point

Make a Table

Make a Graph

Guess and Check

Work Backwards

7.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Another strategy that we use in math is a method we call MAPS. What do the letters MAPS stand for?

Main facts, Action words, Plan problem, Solve and sentence

Make an underline, add the numbers, Plan how I'm going to get out of math class, Scream

Make a plan, Act on the plan, Prepare a problem, Solve the problem

8.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What strategy is this? used for complex math problems or big numbers; substitute smaller numbers in an similar but easier problem then use the same thinking to solve the difficult problem. Mrs. Thode uses this A LOT.

Logical Reasoning

Solve Simpler Problem

Guess and Check

Work Backwards

9.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Unit rate is the comparison of 2 units where the denominator is

100

The same number

1

Seriously? I had to remember that???

10.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What is a math strategy?

A way to approach solving a math problem

A problem

A solution

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

True or False: There's only one strategy that can be used to solve a math problem.

True

False

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Should you always use the same strategy for every math problem?

Yes

No

13.

Multiple Select

3 mins

1 pt

A percent is a special kind of fraction where the denominator is always

100

1

The same

10

14.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

A comparison of two quantities having different units (or labels) is what? (Hint- this is in your interactive notebook under the entry rate, unit rate, fraction, ratio.

Fraction

Ratio

Rate

Unit Rate

15.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

An amount that is reduced from an original price is what? (Hint: this is in your interactive notebook on page 35)

Discount Rate

Discount

Sale Price

Tax

16.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Tips and sales tax are subtracted from goods or services purchased. (Hint: Look at page 36 in your notebook)

True

False

17.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

A furniture salesman earns 7% commission for his sales. How much commission would he make on an $800 couch? (Hint: Look at page 36)

$70

$56

$560

$80

18.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

A hiking book log costs $19.50. It is on sale for 60% off. How much is the final sale price?

$32.50

$7.80

$11.70

$18.90

19.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

A $52 video game is advertised for 20% off. If sales tax is 6%, how much will the video game cost?

$41.60

$44.10

$39.40

20.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Kion's family spends $62.50 on dinner. They leave an 18% tip. How much is their total bill after tip?

$73.75

$51.25

$11.25

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