Finding Unknowns in Elementary and Middle School Math Classes Tip SheetGrades K–8
Polya’s Four-Step Problem-Solving Process focuses on finding unknowns in mathematical problems. Most of Polya’s examples in his book How to Solve It focus on high school mathematics and geometry. This tip sheet lists “unknown situations” from modern math standards and suggests a problem-solving challenge for each grade level. Use this list to apply Polya’s Four-Step Problem-Solving Process in the lower grades!
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