Serena is given the following word problem to solve: "Fran has 4 apples and she loses 2. Cayton has 5 apples and he loses 4. How many apples do Fran and Cayton have?" In the problem-solving model for solving word problems, what strategies might Serena use in Step 1 (building a mental representation of the problem) to solve this word problem?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. In Step 1, problem-solving strategies could include drawing a picture; making a list, scheme, or table; distinguishing relevant from irrelevant data; and using real-world knowledge.
2. For instance, Serena might draw a picture of the number of apples that Fran and Cayton have and then cross out the number of apples that each person loses.

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