1. ROPES Weekly Procedures How will I set up my weekly ROPES? This sheet will provide you a step by step guide to solving the weekly ROPES problem. You should keep this sheet in your notebook AT ALL TIMES for reference. Read the Problem Omit the extra information Plan a way to solve the problem Efficiently carry out your plan Study the results

2. ROPES R - O The problem is written out or if you have been given a copy of the problem it is attached to your paper Necessary information is highlighted Unnecessary information is crossed out

3. ROPES P-E Write out your plan for solving the problem in complete sentences, including in your plan the problem solving strategy that you plan to use. Show all steps (work) necessary to carry out your plan S Restate your answer in a complete sentence