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Hi there! I am Studyfin, your learning buddy. Today, we will learn how to tackle any test question with a super-smart plan!
When you see a tough test question, do not panic! You can use a five-step plan to solve it. First, you analyze the information you have. Next, you make a strategy. Then, you find the solution. Then, you justify your answer. Finally, you evaluate it to check if it makes sense.
Step 1 is to analyze the details. This means you look for clues and cross out wrong answers. If you see an answer that makes no sense, get rid of it! This helps your brain focus on the best choices.
The final step is to evaluate your work. Ask yourself: 'Does this answer make sense?' If a math problem asks for the weight of a puppy, and your answer is one thousand pounds, you should check your math!
Sam has a math problem: 'A box holds 8 crayons. Lily buys 3 boxes. She gives 5 crayons to a friend. How many crayons does she have left?' Walk through the five-step plan to solve this.
- Analyze: Find the clues. We have 3 boxes. Each box has 8 crayons. She gives away 5 crayons.
- Plan: First, multiply the boxes by the crayons to find the total. Then, subtract the crayons she gave away.
- Solve: Multiply 3 times 8 to get 24. Then, subtract 5 from 24 to get 19 crayons.
- Justify: Explain why this is correct. Lily started with 24 crayons in total. Giving 5 away means she must have fewer than 24. 24 minus 5 is indeed 19.
- Evaluate: Check if 19 is reasonable. It is less than 24, and close to 20. This makes perfect sense!
