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Second graders practice problem solving strategies. In this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students work in groups to solve problems using buttons. Students make lists of attributes and compare with other groups.

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guess and check, problem solving techniques, patterns

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act out, draw pictures for problem solving, guess and check, patterns, math
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Grade
2nd
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Math
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Duration
1 hr
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