Problem Solving Strategies in grade 10
Today we focussed on solving problems. Whether our problems are in life, or in math, we have similar strategies!
Gather information
Organize information
Make a plan
Check to see that the plan is working
Ask for help if needed
Check to see that the problem is solved
Our problems we are solving now are based on coordinate geometry. We can calculate many things (slope, midpoint, length, perpendicular bisectors, medians) and we can do these calculations for various segments (side lengths, or diagonals of shapes). We need to really be clear about our plan, because we can waste a lot of time if we get off track.
We are classifying triangles, calculating area and perimeter
We are classifying quadrilaterals, and looking at their diagonals
We are working hard in our groups to solve the problems, and to check our work and present our thoughts in an organized way.