Math Homework UPSC
Directions: Complete each section of USPC math problems below. You should use the tips in each section to help you. Bring this paper back to class on Wednesday and Friday. The first UPSC problem should be completed by Wednesday and the second UPSC problem y Friday.
Camden and Rajeev each have 137 coins. Eli has 53 fewer coins than Camden and Rajeev have together. How many coins does Eli have?
Understand:
Read the problem at least twice.
Understand the words.
Finish the following sentence:
I need to find:
What is the important information?
Plan:
Reread the problem.
What should I do with the numbers I have?
What operation should I use?
How am I going to solve this problem?
Solve:
Reread the problem.
Solve the problem by carrying out the plan.
Check:
Reread the problem.
Did I do what I planned?
Does my answer fit the question?
Can I use inverse operations to check my answer?
Did I write the answer in a complete sentence with the labeling word?
Friday
Math Homework: UPSC
Toby has 5 groups of coins. Five of Toby’s coins are quarters and the rest are pennies. How many pennies does Toby have?
Understand:
Read the problem at least twice.
Understand the words.
Finish the following sentence.
I need to find
What is the important information?
Plan
Reread the problem
What should I do with the numbers I have?
What operation should I use?
How am I going to solve this problem?
Solve
Reread the problem
Solve the problem by carrying out the plan
Check
Reread the problem
Did I do what I planned
Can I use inverse operations to check my answer?
Does my answer fit with the question?
Did I write the answer in complete sentence with the labeling word?
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
