Problem-Solving Steps

A one-page math problem-solving anchor chart for grades 2–5 — understand, plan, solve, and check — to help students work through any word problem.

Problem-Solving Steps anchor chart preview

What’s on it

  • The four steps: understand, plan, solve, check
  • A clear explanation of what to do at each step
  • A worked word-problem example and a self-check
  • Color & black-and-white versions

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Classroom use ideas

  • Post it near your math center or focus wall
  • Walk students through the steps on a word problem
  • Add the black-and-white version to math notebooks

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