Problem Solving for Year 3 Maths: Interactive Quizzes and Practice

Question 1

What is the best strategy for solving problems?

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Try different ideas until you find one that works.

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Give up if you can't solve the problem right away.

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Only try one solution and don't consider other options.

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Don't ask for help from others.

Question 2

John has 20 apples. He gives half of them to his friend Mary. How many apples does Mary have now?

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10

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5

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15

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20

Question 3

When solving a problem, why is it helpful to write down the steps you take along the way?

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To help you remember what you've done and what you still need to do.

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To make the problem look more complicated.

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To make it easier for others to understand your solution.

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It's not important to write down the steps when solving a problem.

Question 4

You've solved a word problem and got the answer 120. How can you check if your answer makes sense?

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Check if the answer fits the problem.

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Check if the answer uses the same units as the question.

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Check if the answer is a whole number.

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Check if the answer matches your friend's.

Question 5

When you're stuck on a problem, what are some good ways to get help?

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Ask a friend, teacher, or family member for help.

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Look for information online or in books.

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Give up and try something else.

Question 6

You've solved a problem, but you've just learned something new that could help you find a better solution. What's the best thing to do?

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Use the new information to improve your solution.

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Ignore the new information and keep your original solution.

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Start over and solve the problem again from the beginning.

Question 7

When working with a friend to solve a math problem, how can you ensure that you both understand the problem and the steps needed to solve it?

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Talk to each other and share your ideas.

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Start solving the problem without talking about it.

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Only one person should solve the problem.

Question 8

Jack's rectangular garden is 5 meters long and 3 meters wide. How many square meters of grass seeds does Jack need to cover his garden?

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8 square meters

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15 square meters

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5 square meters

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3 square meters

Question 9

When solving a problem using the guess-and-check method, what do you do first?

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Guess a possible answer

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Check if your guess is correct

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Use a different method to solve the problem

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Write down all the information you know about the problem

Question 10

When checking if an answer to a problem is sensible, what should you think about most?

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Whether the answer matches the question and makes sense

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How quickly you found the answer

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How many steps there are in the solution

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Whether the answer is different from other possible answers

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a helpful strategy for solving problems?

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Flip a coin

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Guess and check

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Break the problem into smaller steps

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Work backwards

Question 12

When solving a word problem, how can you decide which math operation to use?

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Look for words like 'add', 'subtract', or 'multiply' that give you a clue.

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Try different operations until you find one that works.

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Use a calculator to do the math for you.

Question 13

When solving a problem, you have two different solutions. One solution is more elegant and efficient than the other. Which of the following is a benefit of using the more elegant solution?

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It is easier to understand and explain.

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It is more complex and requires more steps.

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It takes more time to develop.

Question 14

When working together in a group to solve a problem, who should help find the solution?

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Everyone in the group

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Only the group leader

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Only the person writing down the ideas

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Only the person keeping track of the time

Question 15

When working on a math problem with a friend, how can you best share your ideas and understanding, even if they think differently or learn in a different way?

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Listen to your friend's ideas and explain things in a way that they can understand.

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Use big words and hard-to-understand explanations.

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Only show your friend the final answer without explaining your steps.

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Tell your friend that they are wrong and that your way is the only right way.

Question 16

When solving a problem, which of these is NOT a key step?

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Taking a break

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Identifying the problem

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Generating solutions

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Testing solutions

Question 17

How can trying different ways to solve a math problem be beneficial?

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It improves your overall problem-solving skills.

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It helps you find the most effective solution.

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It saves you time in the long run.

Question 18

When you're stuck on a tricky problem, what's the best thing to do?

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Keep trying different ways to solve it, even if it takes a long time.

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Give up because it's too hard.

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Ask for help right away.

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Get frustrated and give up.

Question 19

A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed of the car?

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50 mph

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45 mph

Question 20

A bag of flour weighs 1 kg. How many grams of flour are in the bag?

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1,000 g

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500 g

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1,500 g

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2,000 g

Question 21

A shop sells white and brown bread. For every 3 white loaves sold, they sell 2 brown loaves. If the shop sells 15 loaves of white bread, how many loaves of brown bread does it sell?

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7

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5

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10

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12

Question 22

A square has each side measuring 4 cm long. What is the distance around the outside of the square?

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16 cm

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8 cm

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12 cm

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20 cm

Question 23

Which step is NOT part of the problem-solving process?

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Ignoring the problem

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Finding the problem

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Coming up with solutions

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Choosing the solution

Question 24

A farmer has 12 sheep and 8 cows. He sells 4 sheep. How many animals does he have left?

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16

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12

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20

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24

Question 25

How can you check if your answer to a problem is right?

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Try it out with different numbers

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Ask a friend

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Use a calculator

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Guess

Question 26

Which of these is a good way to think of different solutions to a problem?

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Brainstorming

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Guessing and hoping

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Asking for help right away

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Giving up easily

Question 27

What is a good quality of a problem solver?

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Never giving up

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Acting without thinking

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Not asking questions

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Giving up easily

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a type of problem-solving strategy?

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Using magic

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Trying and seeing if it works

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Drawing a picture

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Asking for help

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?

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Taking a break

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Identifying the problem

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Generating solutions

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Communicating the solution

Question 30

What is the first step in finding solutions to a problem?

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Come up with as many ideas as you can

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Pick the best solution

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Write down your solution

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Share your solution with others

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a factor to consider when choosing the best solution?

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How much fun it is

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How well it works

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How much it costs

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How easy it is to do

Question 32

Why is it important to share your solution with others?

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To get feedback and improve your solution

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To show off how smart you are

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To avoid getting blamed if the solution is wrong

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Because the teacher told you to

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a good strategy for solving math problems?

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Singing a song

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Using a diagram

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Making a table

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Guessing and checking

Question 34

What should you do first when solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully

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Draw a picture

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Solve the problem

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Answer the question

Question 35

How can you check if your answer to a problem is correct?

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Plug it back into the problem

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Ask a friend

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Hope for the best

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Flip a coin

Question 36

What is the best thing to do if you get stuck on a problem?

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Ask for help

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Give up

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Keep trying on your own

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Blame your teacher

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a benefit of problem-solving?

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Always getting the right answer

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Improved thinking skills

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Increased confidence

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Better communication skills

Question 38

What is the key to becoming a good problem-solver?

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Practice

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Being smart

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Being lucky

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Using magic

Question 39

How can asking questions help you solve a problem?

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Asking questions helps you understand the problem better.

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Asking questions gives you the answer right away.

Question 40

When solving a problem logically, what steps should you follow?

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Understand the problem, make a plan, try it out, check your answer

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Make a plan, try it out, understand the problem, check your answer

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Try it out, understand the problem, make a plan, check your answer

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Check your answer, understand the problem, try it out, make a plan

Question 41

You have a group of friends with different talents and abilities. How can you use their unique skills to solve a problem more effectively?

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Identify each person's strengths and assign tasks that match their skills.

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Assign everyone the same task.

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Allow everyone to choose any task they like.

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Disregard your friends' talents and focus solely on the problem.

Question 42

Which problem-solving skill used in math can also be helpful when learning about science?

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Breaking down a problem into smaller parts

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Guessing and checking different solutions

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Using a calculator

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Memorizing all the answers

Question 43

When solving a problem, what are the steps you would teach a younger student to follow?

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First, understand the problem, then make a plan, try it out, and check if your answer makes sense.

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Guess and check until you get the right answer.

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Break the problem into smaller problems and solve them one by one.

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Just try different things until you find an answer that works.

Question 44

You're going on a road trip with your family. How can you figure out how much gas you'll need to get to your destination?

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Calculate the distance you'll be traveling and divide it by your car's fuel efficiency.

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Guess how much gas you'll need.

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Ask someone like your parents or a mechanic to tell you how much gas you'll need.

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Just fill up the gas tank before you go.

Question 45

Which of these problems can be solved using addition?

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Finding the total number of sweets in two bags

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Finding the height difference between two buildings

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Finding the remainder when dividing a number by 5

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Finding the average weight of three students

Question 46

What's the first step in solving a word problem?

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Reading the problem carefully

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Identifying the operation to be used

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Solving the problem

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Checking your answer

Question 47

What's the difference between a problem and a solution?

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A problem is a question or situation that needs to be resolved, while a solution is the answer or way to resolve it.

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A problem is a difficult task, while a solution is an easy one.

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A problem is something that is wrong, while a solution is something that is right.

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There's no difference between a problem and a solution.

Question 48

What is a good strategy for solving a difficult task or problem?

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Break the problem down into smaller, manageable steps

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Don't worry about understanding the problem

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Ignore the problem and hope it will disappear

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Give up easily if you can't solve it right away

Question 49

When solving a problem, what is the very first thing you should do?

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Identify the problem

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Share the solution with others

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Choose the best solution

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Come up with possible solutions

Question 50

Which of these is NOT a way to approach solving a problem?

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Guessing and checking randomly

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Using a formula or equation

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Working backwards from what you know

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Trying different ideas (trial and error)

Question 51

Why is it important to evaluate your solutions to problems?

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To make sure your solution is correct and complete

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To avoid having to share your solution

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To make your solution look impressive

Question 52

Which of the following is a skill that helps you solve problems well?

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Thinking logically and clearly

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Writing stories creatively

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Memorizing information quickly

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Following instructions carefully

Question 53

What is a good idea to do if you get stuck while trying to solve a problem?

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Take a break and come back to it later

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Ask a friend for the answer

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Give up and move on to something else

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Ignore the problem and hope it solves itself

Question 54

Why is it important to share your solutions to problems with others?

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To help others learn and benefit from your knowledge

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To waste time

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To avoid thinking about the problem anymore

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To show off how smart you are

Question 55

What kind of problem involves finding a missing piece or part?

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Part-whole problem

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Change problem

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Comparison problem

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Measurement problem

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of a problem you might encounter in real life?

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Figuring out the best way to get to school on time

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Solving a math equation with fractions

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Writing a poem about nature

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Playing a board game with friends

Question 57

Which of these strategies can help you solve a problem?

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Drawing a diagram

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Going for a walk

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Calling a friend for help

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Watching a movie

Question 58

What's the first thing you should do when solving a problem?

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Understand what the problem is asking you to do.

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Give up

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Guess the answer

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Start solving the problem right away

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a good solution to a problem?

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A solution that doesn't actually solve the problem

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A solution that is easy to do

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A solution that you can explain clearly

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A solution that uses your imagination

Question 60

How can you share your solution to a problem with others?

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Write it down or tell them about it

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Don't share it at all

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Tell only your best friend

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Keep it a secret

Question 61

What is a problem?

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Something that you need to find a way to solve

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Something that you don't understand

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A question that has no answer

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Something that is too hard to do

Question 62

Which of these is a type of problem-solving strategy?

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Trying different ideas until you find one that works

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Cooking dinner

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Going to school

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Learning to play a new game

Question 63

What should you do if you get stuck while solving a problem?

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Take a break and come back to it later

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Guess the answer

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Give up and ask for help

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Do something completely different

Question 64

What is a benefit of problem-solving?

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Developing the ability to think critically

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Making new friends

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Becoming more organized