UNDERSTAND - Read the problem - What do you KNOW?
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.

UNDERSTAND - Read the problem - What do you NEED to know?
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.

PLAN - Make a strong plan on HOW to solve your problem.
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.

SOLVE - Show your work. Include a number model and answer with a label.
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.

CHECK - How do you know your work is accurate?
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.

EXPLAIN - How did you solve? Make your answer CLEAR and DETAILED enough that someone else can understand.
Ellen leaves for school at 8:00 AM. Cheryl leaves 10 mintues later. Who gets to school first? EXPLAIN how you figured it out.