1. How do we solve story problems? Use the R.O.P.E.S. problem solving method.

2. What is R.O.P.E.S.? R: Read the problem O: Omit extra information P: Make a Plan E: Efficiently solve the problem S: Study the results

3. What is the first step? Read the problem Underline key words and information

4. What are key words? Words that indicate what operation needs to be performed in order to solve the problem

5. What are the key words for addition? Altogether In all Plus Increased Sum Total Total cost Entire cost Perimeter

6. What are the key words for subtraction? Less than How many more? How much change? Decreased Difference Fewer How many are left? Minus How much taller?

7. What are the key words for multiplication? Times Product Multiplied Twice Calculating area Calculating volume Percent of a number % of discount % of tax

8. What are the key words of division? Quotient Equal Groups Split evenly Divided by Finding averages Shared evenly Half Equally divided Fraction of a number

9. What is the second step? Omit extra information Cross out any information that is not needed to solve the problem

10. What is the third step? Make a plan What could your plan be? Find a pattern Make a list Make a graph Guess and Check Logical Reasoning Use a diagram Draw a picture Act it out Make a chart/table Work backward

11. What is the fourth step? Efficiently solve the problem Work out the problem on paper using the strategy chosen in step 3 Write neatly - spacing the numbers evenly to avoid handwriting mistakes Work out ALL steps

12. What is the last step? Study the results Does the answer make sense? Did I answer the question? Did I circle my answer?