Problem Solving

Objective: Today we will solve and justify strategies in solving non-routine problems.

Norms and Expectations

1. No put downs.2. State your opinion as a positive

alternative.3. Recognize the hard work of others.4. All members are expected to

participate.5. Encourage everyone to participate

and share.

Problem Solving

Strategies

A farmer has emus and alpacas in one paddock. When she counted, there were 38 heads and a hundred legs. How many emus and how many alpacas are in the paddock? There may be more of one type of animal.

Find as many different strategies as you can to solve this problem. Be prepared to explain and present your strategies and solutions to the class.

Emu

Alpaca

Objective: Today we solved and justified strategies in solving non-

routine problems.

Wrap-Up

• How could you use these strategies in real life?