Title: Problem Solving
1Problem Solving for the Fifth Grade Part V
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This slide show has been created by Eric Arbetter
at Barrington Elementary School.
2These activities will address the following
Hazelwood Objectives for fifth grade
Explain math concepts and problem solutions
orally and in writing.
Find lines of symmetry.
3Directions
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Whenever you see this picture, you will need to
write the answer in your journal.
4The following questions are about Indian Ridge
Elementary Schools winter musical.
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5Decorations
The students decided to decorate the gym with
symmetrical shapes. Can you help them decide
which shapes they can use. Circle your answers.
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6Click the mouse to check your work.
7Ralph is the only student who doesnt agree with
the others about which shapes are symmetrical.
Draw in the lines of symmetry for each shape to
convince Ralph. Remember, some shapes have more
than one line of symmetry. Click to begin.
8Click the mouse to check your answer.
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13Click for a sample answer.
Explain why this shape is not symmetrical in the
space below.
14The shape is not symmetrical because there are no
lines of symmetry. There is no place where I
could put a mirror and see the rest of the shape
in the mirrors reflection.
The End