Section 1
Applying the RDW Problem-Solving Process
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The RDW (Read, Draw, Write) process is a strategy to solve word problems:
- Read: Read the problem carefully to understand the context, identify the knowns and unknowns, and determine what the question is asking.
- Draw: Create a visual model, such as a tape diagram or number line, to represent the parts of the problem and their relationship to the whole.
- Write: Write the mathematical equations needed to solve the problem, perform the calculations, and write a final sentence that clearly states the answer.