Just a Problem Solving Idea for the Lower Juniors

 

Please note that in the following exercise the focus is not on the answer to the question but the information related to the question.  This problem solving exercise is treated as though it were a Comprehension exercise.  Hence the children are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the story.

 

Sam bought 8 apples for $4.00.  He gave his sister 3 apples and ate 2.  He had $8.00 left.

They may discuss the following:

·      From whom do you think Sam may have received the money?

·      Where do you think he bought the apples?

·      Why do you think he shared with his sister?

·      Could it have been a school day?  Why do you think so?

·      What are some other questions we could ask about this story?

What are the facts in the problem?

A.            Sam bought 8 apples.

B.            He paid $4.00 for the apples.

C.            He gave his sister 3 of the apples.

D.           He ate 2 of the apples.

E.            He had $8.00 left.

Here are some questions to think about.

Task:

Write under each question item the facts that relate to that question.

If none off the facts relate to a question leave the space blank.

1.   How much money did Sam have at first?

Facts:

2.   How much money did he have left?

Facts:

3.   How many apples did Sam have left?

Facts:

4.   What would be the cost of 3 apples?

Facts:

5.   How many apples were spoilt?

Facts:

6.   How much money did Sam have the day before?

Facts:

 Stewart Russell (c) 2016