Reinforcement of Standard 6MR1.

3 Determine when and how to break a problem into

simpler parts. Reinforcement of Standard 6NS2.1 Solve problems involving addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division of positive fractions and explain why a particular operation was used for
a given situation.

Real-World Problem Solving Teachers are

expert problem-solvers. Every day, teachers have
to use many problem-solving skills. So, take a tip
from the experts! Become an effective problem-
solver by using different strategies.

There are many different types of problems that

you encounter in your life. In mathematics, one
type of problem-solving strategy is the solve a
simpler problem strategy.

DANCE Zoë and her friend Isabella are ordering punch for the spring
dance. Fruit punch is sold in 1-gallon containers. A serving size is
8 ounces, and they are expecting about 160 students at the dance. If
each student has 2 servings of punch, how many gallons of punch
will Zoë and Isabella need to purchase?

1 EXPLORE What are you trying to find? Restate the problem in your
own words. Use as few words as possible.
You need to know how many gallons of punch to buy.
Do you think you’ll need
any additional information PROBLEM
-SOLVING
such as a formula or STRATEGIE
measurement conversion? • Draw a d S
iagram.
You need to know how many • Look for
ounces are in 1 gallon. a pattern.
• Guess an
1 gallon = 128 ounces d check.
• Act it ou
t.
• Solve a s
impler
2 PLAN First, solve a simpler problem problem.
by finding the total number of • Work ba
ckward.
ounces of punch needed. Then
convert the number of ounces
to gallons.

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