UPS Check

U=Understand (what are the things we understand about the problem)

P= Plan (SSM or SWA) SSM + Some and Some More, SWA - Some Went Away

S= Solve (solve by drawing a picture, acting it out, or using concrete objects)

Check= Check your answer (use a number line)

Below are a couple of problems that the class came up with.  

Have your child make up the problem and help them solve it with your guidance.