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Didactics I
April 4, 2016

Problem Solving
Strategies

Look for a Pattern

Caitlin went to piano

lessons on May 6, then
again on May 13, and
May 20. What are the
next TWO dates she will
attend piano lessons?

Make a Picture or a Diagram

Michael lives 2.5 blocks west
of the school. Liz lives 3
blocks east of the school.
Sophie lives 1 block east of
Liz. Juan lives 1.5 blocks
north of the school. Draw a
diagram to show where they
live. Label how far each one
lives from the school.

Make a Table or Chart

Andy, Ramon, Jessica, and

Marie each have different
pets. The pets are a cat, a
dog, a parrot, and a turtle.
Andys pet has wings. Marie
doesnt have a turtle or dog.
Jessicas pet has a shell. List
everyones pet.

Write an Equation

Mr. Lee bought some new sports

equipment for the school. He
bought 7 boxes of baseballs and
2 boxes of footballs. Each box of
baseballs holds 6. Each box of
footballs of 5. How many balls
did Mr. Lee buy in all?
( 7 x 6 ) + ( 2 x 5 ) = _____

Article:
Vocabulary Strategies for the
Preschool Classroom
Read the article and discuss as a table
group.
What are the main points of this article?
What will you change as a result of
reading this article and attending this
workshop?