Use the Clues: Differentiated Collaborative Problem Solving (Grades 3-5)

Use the Clues: Differentiated Collaborative Problem Solving helps students in grades 3-5 improve their problem-solving abilities through collaborative group work. This 36-page teaching resource includes differentiated word problems that promote critical thinking, communication, and cooperation. Students work in flexible groups to share clues and strategies to solve multifaceted problems. The resource includes teacher preparation instructions, a fishbowl graphic organizer, an answer key, a pre-test, student recording sheets, student reflection sheets, and 20 leveled word problems. These intellectually stimulating problems strengthen students' perseverance, reasoning skills, and their ability to construct viable arguments. Use the Clues develops essential 21st century competencies like creative problem-solving, teamwork, and respectful communication.