Common Core State Standards: National Glencoe Math, Course 2, © 2015

National Glencoe Math, Course 2, © 2015
Chapter 1: Ratios and Proportional Reasoning

Lesson: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four-Step Plan
Common Core State Standards
Common Core State Standards

7.RP.2 Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
In this lesson, emphasize Mathematical Practice 4 (Model with Mathematics). Using the four-step plan,
students will learn a method to reason inductively when solving real-world problems.
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1 Launch the Lesson
Focus narrowing the scope

Objective Solve problems by using the Four-Step Plan. This lesson emphasizes Mathematical Practice 4
Model with Mathematics.
The Four-Step Plan Problems can often be solved by using different strategies. Sometimes a problem can be
solved more easily with one strategy than another. Some students will find using one strategy easier than others.
Coherence connecting within and across grades

Now Next
Students apply the content standard to solve non-routine Students apply the four-step plan to real-world
problems. situations.
Rigor pursuing concepts, fluency, and applications

See the Levels of Complexity chart in the Collaborate section.
Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

As students enter the classroom, have them complete the Common Core Quick Check to review and assess the
skills presented in the previous lesson.
Develop the Concept Present the class with the following scenario. Tell students that you want to determine the
two months in which the most members of the class were born.
Ask:
What question(s) do you need to ask? What month were you born?
How could you gather the data? class survey
What would be a good way to record the data? tally chart; table
How might you organize and display the data? table; bar graph; circle graph
The problems on pages 41 and 42 are intended to be used as a whole-group discussion on how to solve
non-routine problems and are designed to provide scaffolded guidance. The problem on page 41 walks students
through the solution, while the problem on page 42 asks students to come up with their own solutions.
Case #1 'Round and 'Round

Have students extend the problem by having them answer the question below.
Ask:
Use the four-step plan to find how many inches tall the Ferris wheel is. 900 inches
Case #2 Cool Treats

Roundrobin Have students work in pairs to share the steps of four-step plan and their strategy for
each step. One student explains and shares how they completed the first step, Understand. The second student
explains and shares how they completed the second step, Plan. Then the first student explains and shares how they
completed the third step, Solve. The second student explains and shares how they completed the last step, Check.
1
Trade-a-Problem Have students use the internet to write their own real-world problem that can be
solved by using the four-step plan. Then have them trade their problems with each other and solve each other’s

problems. Have them discuss and resolve any differences. 1, 4
Need Another Example?

The weight of a brown pelican ranges from 70.6 ounces to 176.5 ounces. How many more ounces does the largest
brown pelican weigh than the smallest? 105.9 ounces
Resources
Chapter 1, PSI Presentation, Course 2
Common Core Quick Check: The Four-Step Plan
Real World Example: Use the Four-Step Plan
Virtual Manipulatives
Real World Example: Use the Four-Step Plan

2 Collaborate
Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

Levels of Complexity
The levels of the exercises progress from 1 to 3, with Level 1 indicating the lowest level of complexity.
Pairs Discussion Have students work in pairs to answer the following questions about Exercise 1.
Then have them trade their solutions with another pair of students and discuss any differences. 1, 2
Ask:
The equation to determine the value of Terry’s account for any month is v = 150 + 30m. What do the numbers
150 and 30 mean in the equation? 150 is the initial deposit Terry made in December and 30 is the amount Terry
deposits each month.
What is the value of Terry’s account at the end of November? $480
Terry deposits $30 and withdraws $80 in August. What is the value of the account at the end of August? $310
Think-Pair-Share Have students work in pairs. Have one student read Exercise 4 aloud. Give
students one minute to think through their strategy. Have them share their strategy and their response with their
partner. Then call on one student to share their response within a small group or large group discussion. 1, 2
Homework
The following worksheets are also available for additional homework practice:
The Skills Practice editable worksheet provides students with additional practice in the skills taught in this
lesson.
The Homework Practice editable worksheet helps students practice skills in this lesson and use those skills to
solve problems.
The Problem-Solving Practice editable worksheet helps students become better problem solvers by providing
frequent opportunities to solve real-world problems.
Resources
Skills Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Skills Practice Answers: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Homework Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Homework Practice Answers: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Problem-Solving Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Problem-Solving Practice Answers: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Homework Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Problem-Solving Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Skills Practice: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan

Additional Activities for Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction activities for Approaching Level, On Level, and Beyond Level Learners can also be
found at point-of-use in the Launch the Lesson and Collaborate sections. The following is an additional activity
that can be used with this lesson.
The Reteach Worksheet provides additional examples and practice for students who may have difficulty in
grasping the math concepts in this lesson.
Resources
Reteach: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Reteach Answers: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan
Reteach: Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four Step Plan

Additional Activities for English Learners
Differentiated Instruction activities for English Learners can also be found at point-of-use in the Launch the
Lesson and Teach the Concept sections. The following is an additional activity that can be used with this lesson.
Option 1: Use Chapter 1, Problem-Solving Investigation: The Four-Step Plan from the Interactive
Guide for English Learners with this lesson.
Resources
Interactive Guide for English Learners, Student Edition, Course 2, PSI: The 4 Step Plan
Interactive Guide for English Learners, Teacher Edition, Course 2, PSI: The 4 Step Plan
Interactive Guide for English Learners, Course 2, Teacher Edition
Interactive Guide for English Learners, Course 2, Student Edition
Visual Kinesthetic Vocabulary, Course 2, Student Edition
Visual Kinesthetic Vocabulary, Course 2, Teacher Edition

Assessment
Formative Assessment
Use this activity to assess student's understanding of the concepts in this lesson.
Have students explain how they used the four-step plan to solve Case #4. See students' work.
Quick Check
Are students continuing to struggle with using the four-step plan?
If Yes
Reteach Worksheet
If No
Skills Practice Worksheet


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Chapter 1: Ratios and Proportional Reasoning

Common Core State Standards

Common Core State Standards

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1 Launch the Lesson

Focus narrowing the scope

Coherence connecting within and across grades

Rigor pursuing concepts, fluency, and applications

Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

Case #1 'Round and 'Round

Case #2 Cool Treats

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problems. Have them discuss and resolve any differences. 1, 4

Need Another Example?

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Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate

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Additional Activities for Differentiated Instruction

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Additional Activities for English Learners

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