The problem solving template is a tool which can be used to help solve difficult problems. For this sample work you will use the problem solving template to set up and then solve the equation. Complete each part of the template for the question and then solve the question with work shown in the “Do” square.

Identify(1pt): What is the problem? What do you need to find or do? What will your final answer look like? Do you u nderstand what is being asked and what you need to do?

need to find or do? What will your final answer look like? Do you u nderstand what is being asked and what you need to do?

Think(1pt): What have they told you? What does it mean? What more do you know or can you figure out? What connections can you make? Do you have a list of things you know, ideas to try & a plan for doing it?

Do(5pts): Solve by showing steps towards completing the problem, including writing/using equations. Revise your plan if it doesn’t work the first time. Check your work. No guess and check.

Answer(3pts): Look back at your work and answer – does it make sense, answer all of the questions, and is reasonable (accurate)? Organize and report your work and final answer. (The box-and-whisker plot shown is not to scale).