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Math Skills & Strategies • Level B Un1it Math Strategies
A strategy is a tool to help you apply your skills. For each skill you apply, you might choose a different strategy. The examples in this unit will show which strategies work best with different types of problems. Here are some common strategies you can use to solve math problems:
Write an Expression or Equation
Some problems can be translated into an expression or equation. You can use a letter or symbol to represent an unknown number.
Example:
Q David hiked 32 miles on Wednesday and Thursday. He hiked 14 miles on Wednesday. How many miles did he hike on Thursday?
Strategy WriteanExpressionorEquation. 32 = 14 + ?
32 – 14 = 18
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Teacher: Have your students follow along as you read each Strategy and example aloud to the class, then guide the class through each activity.
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