1.     Which of the following is NOT a problem solving technique?

a)    Guess and Check
b)    Brainstorm

c)    Take a wild guess
d)    Look for a pattern



2.     What should you always do after solving a problem and labeling your answer?

a)    Start working on the next question
b)    Double check your answer
c)    Pass in your solution to Ms. Oliver immediately
d)    Ask your neighbor what they got for an answer




3.     Before you begin solving a problem, what should you do?

a)    Get a drink of water
b)    Daydream for a few minutes
c)    Guess what the answer is going to be

d)    Read the entire problem



4.     Which type of image will NOT help if you make/draw it while solving a word problem?

a)    A map of Ms. Oliver’s classroom
b)    An organized list
c)    Making a table
d)    Making a diagram/drawing a picture




5.     What should you do to any information in the problem that you don’t need to solve it?

a)    Circle it
b)    Draw stars around it

c)    Cross it out
d)    Don’t to anything to it




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