1. Problem Solving Techniques
For
First Graders

2. 1. Read the Problem There are 5 children at one table.
Each child has 5 pencils.
How many pencils do they have in all?

3. 2. Find the numbers.   There are children at one table.
Each child has pencils.  

4. 3. Find the key words. There are 5 children at one table.
Each child has 5 pencils.
How many pencils do they have ?
in all

5. 4. Read the problem again and think about what the problem is asking for.
There are 5 children at one table.
Each child has 5 pencils.
How many pencils do they have in all?

6. 5. Draw a picture to match the story.
=     

7. 6. Write a number sentence.=
Answer: 25 pencils 25

8. Show your parents what you can do….
Deena has 12 balloons.
Sam has 4 balloons.
How many more balloons does Deena have than Sam?
Problem Solving Steps:
Read the problem.
Find the numbers.
Find the key words.
Read the problem again and think about what the problem is asking for.
Draw a picture to match the story.
Write the number sentence.

9. First Grade Math Outcomes:
Understand place value: ones, tens, and hundreds.
Fluent in math facts to 20: addition and subtraction. Use Flash Cards for daily practice.
Count money and change up to $1.00
Count by 5’s, 10’s, and 2’s.
Tell time to the hour and half hour using an analog clock.