Wanted: Anchor Chart for choosing the correct operation for problem-solving
As my students and I discuss problem-solving, I have been looking for the “exact right” anchor chart as a visible reference for choosing the correct operation. I’ve seen anchor charts that address addition vs. subtraction or multiplication vs division but not one that includes all four operations.
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My rendition
I redrew this to make it larger (and add some color). Here's what I came up with:
Make it Interactive?
If you want to make this chart interactive, ask students to write words that helped
them choose the correct operation on small sticky notes. Tack under the appropriate
strip diagram. Words may include:
Total: whole, biggest, everything, final amount
Addition: in all, altogether, total, combine, sum, more
Multiplication: each, equally, times, per, every, share, rate,
product
Subtraction: left, difference, change, how many (much)
more, how many (much) less
Division: each (also used for multiplication), one,
divided, part, how many groups? Per (also used in multiplication), quotient
Share your Ideas
Do you have an idea for
an anchor chart that illustrates which operation to use? I’d love it if you would like to share
it.
Thank you for letting me
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