Estimation strategies Choose a model to think with Connections to VA SOL Workspace for student thinking Application Problems That Help Teachers Teach - And Students Think The VA SOL Application Problems for Grades 2 through 5 go beyond simply serving as sets of practice problems for students to work on already-known mathematics. Rather, these problems are intended to be used as vehicles to help students learn the mathematics specifically called for in the year-end objectives described in the VA SOL. The VA SOL Application Problems provide fruitful teaching opportunities for students to engage with the Mathematical Process Goals. They are also used for differentiation, practice, targeted support and/or homework.
These guides help teachers with: When to use each problem with CFLM units and problem strings Connecting work from other components to the Application Problems Launching problems so all students have entry points Sample questions and prompts for conferring with students Anticipated student strategies and responses Tips for leading mini-congresses to share reasoning and models
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