Math Extended Response Checklist

Follow these steps for a GREAT math extended response:

1. RESTATE what the question is asking you to find.  "This problem is asking me to..."

2. LIST all the information you need to solve the problem. "The information I need to solve this problem is..."

3. SOLVE the problem

4. Tell WHAT you did to solve the problem and why you did it for each step.

Use a T-CHART to help you

WHAT I DID                                     Why I DID IT

1.                                                            1.

2.                                                            2.

3.                                                            3.

FINALLY

Write an essay explaining  what you did to get the answer.  "I knew that I had to ________________(what problem did you solve). First I __________. I did this because_____________. Next I ______________________. I did this step because________________. Finally, I _____________. I did this because_____________