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This document provides instructions for a 7th grade weekly math problem solving assignment. Students are asked to show all work, consider all possibilities, and follow six specific problem solving steps: read the problem, identify what is being asked, clarify any unknown information, list all given information, select a strategy, and show all steps to a solution with a conclusion. They are then presented with a word problem asking how many different ways they can make change for a dollar using coins in their pocket.

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Prob2 Money

This document provides instructions for a 7th grade weekly math problem solving assignment. Students are asked to show all work, consider all possibilities, and follow six specific problem solving steps: read the problem, identify what is being asked, clarify any unknown information, list all given information, select a strategy, and show all steps to a solution with a conclusion. They are then presented with a word problem asking how many different ways they can make change for a dollar using coins in their pocket.

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GRADE 7: Weekly Math Problem Solving: Problem #2

Name: ___________________ Date: _____________________

Be sure to show all of your work and your reasoning. Consider all possibilities
and explain each step in your method. Refer to your rubric for all parts
needed to achieve the maximum score. Be sure to follow the steps of
problem solving we used in the classroom:

Step 1: Read the Problem


Step 2: What is the problem asking me to solve?
Step 3: Is there any information I do not understand? Find out what it
means.
Step 4: List all the information that is given to you.
Step 5: Select a strategy to solve this problem.
Step 6: Show all your steps to achieve a solution. Include a concluding
statement.

Problem #2:

Your friend has a dollar bill and needs change for the vending machine. In
your pocket, you have 7 pennies, 5 nickels, 8 dimes, and 3 quarters.

How many different ways can you make change for a dollar? Show all
the combinations. Organize your work in a clear & logical way.

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