Elijah Stroud Middle School

Math Problem Solving

Test Taking Strategies

1. Read the questions twice.
2. Mark key words
   Sum                       Difference                              Each
   More than Equal groups Total 
3. Underline and understand the question.
   - Who has more?
   - How often?
4. Work through the problem
   Draw a picture                      Use an equation
   Find a pattern                       Use a diagram
5. Explain your thinking
   - What did they tell you?
   - What did you do?
   - What is your answer?
6. Eliminate obviously wrong choices
7. CHECK YOUR WORK