Problem-Solving Strategies

          Module 1: Understanding Problems

Section 1: Identifying Key Elements  
- Lesson 1: Recognize What is Given  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recognize What is Given  
- Lesson 2: Identify What is Asked  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identify What is Asked  

Section 2: Interpreting Problem Statements  
- Lesson 1: Read the Problem Carefully  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Read the Problem Carefully  
- Lesson 2: Understand Key Words and Phrases  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understand Key Words and Phrases  

Section 3: Drawing Simple Diagrams  
- Lesson 1: Sketch What You Read  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sketch What You Read  
- Lesson 2: Label Important Parts  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Label Important Parts  

Section 4: Listing Known and Unknown Information  
- Lesson 1: Make a List of Facts  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Make a List of Facts  
- Lesson 2: Identify the Missing Pieces  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identify the Missing Pieces  

Section 5: Restating the Problem in Your Own Words  
- Lesson 1: Paraphrase the Problem  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Paraphrase the Problem  
- Lesson 2: Check Your Understanding  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Check Your Understanding  


Module 2: Breaking Down Problems

Section 1: Decomposing the Problem into Steps  
- Lesson 1: Identify Individual Steps  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identify Individual Steps  
- Lesson 2: Write Steps in Order  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Write Steps in Order  

Section 2: Sequencing Actions  
- Lesson 1: Arrange Steps Logically  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Arrange Steps Logically  
- Lesson 2: Discuss Sequence with Peers  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Discuss Sequence with Peers  

Section 3: Recognizing Patterns  
- Lesson 1: Look for Repeating Themes  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Look for Repeating Themes  
- Lesson 2: Connect the Dots  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connect the Dots  

Section 4: Organizing Information Visually  
- Lesson 1: Create a Simple Chart or Table  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Create a Simple Chart or Table  
- Lesson 2: Use a Graphic Organizer  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use a Graphic Organizer  

Section 5: Brainstorming Possible Methods  
- Lesson 1: Generate Multiple Ideas  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Generate Multiple Ideas  
- Lesson 2: Evaluate Each Idea  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Evaluate Each Idea  


Module 3: Developing Strategies

Section 1: Choosing Problem-Solving Methods  
- Lesson 1: Explore Different Strategies  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Explore Different Strategies  
- Lesson 2: Match Strategy to Problem Type  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Match Strategy to Problem Type  

Section 2: Using Estimation Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Estimate Answers Using Rounding  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Estimate Answers Using Rounding  
- Lesson 2: Compare Estimates with Actuals  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Compare Estimates with Actuals  

Section 3: Trying Simple Examples  
- Lesson 1: Solve a Simpler Version  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Solve a Simpler Version  
- Lesson 2: Build Confidence from Practice  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Build Confidence from Practice  

Section 4: Working Backwards  
- Lesson 1: Identify the Final Outcome  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identify the Final Outcome  
- Lesson 2: Reverse Engineer the Steps  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reverse Engineer the Steps  

Section 5: Analyzing and Checking Solutions  
- Lesson 1: Review Your Work Step by Step  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review Your Work Step by Step  
- Lesson 2: Discuss Findings with Classmates  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discuss Findings with Classmates  


Module 4: Working with Numbers

Section 1: Mastering Basic Operations  
- Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction Review  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Addition and Subtraction Review  
- Lesson 2: Multiplication and Division Basics  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Multiplication and Division Basics  

Section 2: Using Mental Math  
- Lesson 1: Strategies for Quick Calculations  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Strategies for Quick Calculations  
- Lesson 2: Practice Mental Math Games  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice Mental Math Games  

Section 3: Understanding Fractions  
- Lesson 1: Recognize Fractions in Everyday Contexts  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognize Fractions in Everyday Contexts  
- Lesson 2: Compare and Simplify Fractions  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Compare and Simplify Fractions  

Section 4: Learning Multiplication Tricks  
- Lesson 1: Use Patterns to Multiply Easily  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use Patterns to Multiply Easily  
- Lesson 2: Practice with Fun Multiplication Challenges  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice with Fun Multiplication Challenges  

Section 5: Applying Division Concepts  
- Lesson 1: Understand Division as Sharing  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understand Division as Sharing  
- Lesson 2: Solve Simple Division Problems  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Solve Simple Division Problems  


Module 5: Applying Math in Real Life

Section 1: Solving Word Problems  
- Lesson 1: Translate Words into Math Operations  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Translate Words into Math Operations  
- Lesson 2: Solve Everyday Math Scenarios  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Solve Everyday Math Scenarios  

Section 2: Relating Math to Everyday Situations  
- Lesson 1: Find Math in Shopping and Money  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Find Math in Shopping and Money  
- Lesson 2: Measure and Compare Using Real Objects  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Measure and Compare Using Real Objects  

Section 3: Group Problem-Solving Projects  
- Lesson 1: Work Together to Solve a Challenge  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Work Together to Solve a Challenge  
- Lesson 2: Share Different Approaches  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Share Different Approaches  

Section 4: Identifying Math in Nature  
- Lesson 1: Explore Patterns in the Environment  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Explore Patterns in the Environment  
- Lesson 2: Use Nature to Illustrate Math Concepts  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use Nature to Illustrate Math Concepts  

Section 5: Reflecting on the Problem-Solving Process  
- Lesson 1: Review What Worked Well  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review What Worked Well  
- Lesson 2: Plan How to Improve Next Time  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Plan How to Improve Next Time