Strategies and Keys for Success

Strategies

Draw It Out for Understanding

Use Manipulatives to Work It Out

Read the Problem Carefully

Underline Key Words

Ask Yourself: Have you seen a problem like this before?

Try several methods

Redo your work on scratch sheet for accuracy (NO SIMPLE MISTAKES)

Did you answer ALL parts of the question?

Look for key words that will help identify what type of operations involved

Keys for Improvement

Have a Math Study Buddy

Time Yourself for Drills for Fluency

Turn your page sideways so you can use lines to keep numbers aligned

Create mental image of the problem

Make flash cards to help remember vocabulary and concepts

Always double check your work