open-ended math questions

[jennyfur211]

I'm trying to write a set of steps for explaining open-ended questions, so far I have:
1.) restate the question in a sentence
2.) explain your steps (use words such as: First I..., then I...., Next I...,Finally..., therefore...,in this case....)


what comes next? thanks for your help!!

[Chef Dave]

What about:

* Illustrate the problem and
* Identify key words or phrases i.e.

Mabel and her mom are going shopping on Saturday. They bought at least one item from each of the 3 departments that they visited.

HOUSEWARES
Dishtowels: $11.38 Curtain Rods: $12.98 Bath Mats: $29.58

CLOTHING
Shirt: $30.98 Dress: $49.90 Slacks: $39.90

TOOLS
Hammer: $17.90 Saw: $23.90 Drill: $25.78

Mabel gave the clerk $120 and she got back $11.76 change. What items did they buy? Think about how much they spent. NO TAX TODAY!

[Boxcar]

Those are good suggestions.

What is the answer to your problem? I never got those types right in school...

[Bananas]

What words in the problem were important in helping you decide to solve the problem?