Simplified Math Problem Solving Checklist

Simplified Math Problem Solving Checklist		Not Yet	Starting To	Yes!
Understand	I worked to understand the problem, read problem more than once, underlined the question, wrote a "I need to figure out..." sentence.
Think	I persevered and found a strategy to solve the problem.
Solve	The answer is clear.  I checked for accuracy.  Units are labeled.
Model/Representation	I used a model or representation to help solve the problem or explain my work.  My work is labeled and clear so someone else could understand it.
Symbols	I used math symbols accurately.  Numbers and symbols are clearly written.
Reflect/Connect I noticed...	I noticed something about a math idea that helped me understand or solve the problem.