Mrs. Julie Leggio

Friendswood ISD Problem Solving Model

UPS Check

Understand

• Read the problem carefully.
• Identify what is being asked.
• Restate the question.

Plan

• Identify necessary data, key words, and labels.
• Record the information needed to solve the problem.
• Choose the appropriate strategy, tool, or operation.

Solve

• Write an equation with labels if needed.
• Use your plan and data to solve.
• Write your solution with labels.

Check

• Check your math.
• Did you answer the question?
• Is your answer reasonable