Identify missing information and/or too much information in contextual problems. SPI 0506.1.4

Links verified on 12/6/2011

1. Bus Fare Problem - Ask Dr. Math gives a possible solution to a challenging problem
2. Extra and Missing Information - two examples and thirteen exercises - worksheet to print
3. How to Solve Math Problems With Missing Information - explanation from eHow's Family section
4. Identifying Missing Information - three multiple-choice questions to check student's ability to identify missing information
5. Missing Information - [designed for grade 4] short tutorial on mathematical reasoning
6. Missing Information Quiz - [designed for grade 4] word problems with pull-down explanation and pull-down answer
7. Problem Solving - [IXL quiz designed for grade 4] word problems with extra or missing information
8. Problem Solving - [IXL quiz] word problems with extra or missing information
9. Too Much Information - work through several problems deciding if all given information is needed

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