4th Grade Math - Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve Non-Routine Problems

• Identify information needed to solve problems

Mental Mathematics (lesson plan) - teach students how to work mentally with numbers, as to nurture number sense

Proportional Reasoning

• Find solutions using basic proportional reasoning

Spatial Reasoning

• Follow and extend spatial relationships

Deductive/Inductive Reasoning

• Solve problems using deductive/inductive reasoning

Identify Missing/Extra Information

• Identify missing and extra information

Formulate Problem

• Formulate a problem from given information

Generalize Solution

• Select a solution based on given information

Evaluate Solution

• Evaluate solutions based on given information

Model Math Situation

• Use models to represent solutions to math situations

Relate Models to Ideas

• Use models to represent conclusions drawn from ideas

Explain Thinking

• Demonstrate logical reasoning to formulate a solution

Explain Solution Process

• Explain process of formulating a solution