1. Understand– Make sure you understand what the question is asking. If you need clarifications, please ask Ms. Scannell, Ms. DeGante or Ms. Trask.
2. Process– There is often more than one way to get to a solution. You may want to consider some of the following questions.
How do you get started?
What approaches should you try?
Where did you get stuck?
What drawing, chart, graph, or model can you use?
3. Solution- State your solutions as clearly as you can. Include any drawings, graphs, and lists and so on that you used to help you. Defend why you believe your solution is correct or the best possible answer. Your explanations should be written in a way that will be convincing to someone else.
The Climb
One day an earthworm fell down a well that was 10 feet deep. The worm had a difficult time climbing out. Every day, it crawled up 3 feet, but during the night it fell back 2 feet. At that rate, how many days did it take the worm to climb out of the well? Good Luck!
Remember to put your name and math teacher's name on your paper. Give your completed answer to your math teacher.
