Problem Solving The R. U. D. E problem solving strategy is taught to pupils in 2nd class – 6th class R. U. D. E

Problem Solving

The R.U.D.E problem solving strategy is taught to pupils in 2^nd class – 6^th class

R.U.D.E is explained as follows:

R – Read

Pupils are encouraged to read the word problem at least 3 times.

U – Underline

Key numbers and key words in the problem are underlined in pencil.

Key words are then highlighted/coloured according to the mathematical operation involved.

See table below.

Colour	Mathematical Operation	Examples of Key Words/Questions
Blue	Addition	More, altogether, and, plus, add
Red	Subtraction	How many more? What is the difference between? spent, How many are left?
Purple	Multiplication	Times, there are 20 pupils in each class, how many are there in 5 classes?
Orange	Division	Divided among, shared, divided into groups of

D –Draw

Pupils are encouraged to draw a picture/table/diagram of the information being presented in the problem. This approach greatly assists visual learners in comprehending the problem.

E – Estimate

Pupils make an estimation of what the answer might be.

The pupils write an equation/sum for the problem. They calculate their equation and check their calculations.