MATH STRATEGIES
HOW TO KNOW WHICH ONE TO USE
ORGANIZED LIST Use this strategy
when the problem asks you to list
combinations or different ways of doing
things.
USE MANIPULATIVES Use this strategy
when the problem asks you to see how
many different ways things can be arranged
or put in order.
MAKE A PICTURE Use this strategy
whenever you can to help you get a better
idea of what the problem is asking you.
MAKE A TABLE Use this strategy when
the problem asks you to compare 2 or more
things.
LOOK FOR A PATTERN Use this
strategy when the problem asks you to
compare things or to find the pattern.