Measurement Problems Checklist (a)

Before I Begin Solving:

Get paper, pencils, colored pencils, and additional materials such as manipulatives, ruler, and protractor
Read the directions. Do I understand what I need to do?
Review the example problems from the teacher, my notes, or book

Read the problem twice
Identify the type of problem: area, perimeter, length, weight, volume, angle measurement, or data
If needed, draw a picture to visualize the problem. Use graph paper and ruler if it helps
Clearly label my picture with numbers and units
If I'm stuck, talk through or describe the problem out loud
Carefully write out each step when I solve so I can go back and check my work
Check my answers to make sure they are complete and make sense. Re-solve if needed. If I'm unsure, check my notes or ask for help