Part2-RADAR

R.A.D.A.R. RADAR is a systematic strategy for solving math story-problems.

The **RADAR** system consists of 4 pages that guide students step-by-step through a story problem. Students learn to use the system by working with full page worksheets ( see below ) and then progress to using the one-page brief sheet. You can use this slide show to introduce RADAR to students: ** **

SAMPLE R.A.D.A.R. PROBLEMS **** This slide show presents a sample problem- Chef Crayzee's Ant Pies.

**Captain Kray** manages his airport. See the single page full set of steps [[file:Kray_FullPG.jpg|here]].
click to see full page images.


 * Click on each sample page to view.**

Here is a second example of a RADAR problem **The Yinx is a Strange Bird.**. slide show

Ideally, each RADAR activity will use the //Writer's Workshop// format where the teacher gives mini-lesson (10 min) then students work on that target skill in their Teams. After working independently (10 min.) on the problem then they can pair up to complete the appropriate **.** The activity ends with whole group discussion and then whole class discussion, if time permits.

After working with the full page sheets, students progress to the one-page, combination.

This worksheet can be used to assess students' knowledge.


 * Teacher's rating[[file:RADAR_Rubric_Teacher.doc| rubric]]: ** - to monitor student progress.


 * R : Read it! **

[[file:READ_IT4.doc|READ_IT! ]]

 * **[[file:Solve It_Objectives.doc|Solve It! ]]** Word puzzles: 1. Picture Logic 2. Solving Charts 3. Map Logic 4. Math Puzzle Logic
 * Highlight **Key CLUES** - [[file:Building Blocks of Reading Skill.doc|Foot Print it .....and ]]**X Out** distracters
 * Ask yourself: //Do I know what's asked....//
 * **List:** Key Math Clues
 * **Steps:** How many?
 * **Answer:** Bigger or Smaller?
 * **Guess-timate**


 * A : Activate it! **

**[[file:ACTIVATE4.doc|ACTIVATE IT!]]**
>>> **Streetch** and **Quick Sketch it**: Students make a quick sketch of the problem details. NOT an artistic drawing
 * ===**Make the picture you see in your head!**===
 * Consider how best to visually organize the Key Clues....
 * Create a **[[file:Graphic_Organizers.doc|GRAPHIC ORGANIZER f]]**or the problem. Sample problems [[file:G0_samples.doc|Graphically Organized.]]


 * D : Dig in! **

[[file:DIG_IN4.doc|DIG_IN]]

 * **PAUSE**: point at each main part of the problem
 * Can you put the Key Clues into a number sentence?
 * perform necessary calculations: Step 1 and Step 2.
 * check for **Good Thinking** habits


 * A : Am I right?!? **

[[file:REJOICE5.doc|AM I RIGHT?]]

 * **PAUSE**: the 10 second solution....
 * Compare your answer to what's asked in Final Question
 * CHECK IT
 * right numbers, correct calculations, logical answer
 * check for **Good Thinking** habits


 * [[file:REVIEW INTERVIEW.doc|> Review Interview ]]:** This half-page form can be used to conduct Peer Interviews to help students learn how to check over their work.


 * R : Rejoice! **
 * Give yourself PRAISE for working through all the RADAR steps
 * Get ready to cheer yourself on for the next problem!