Overview
Post: UPS-Check is a four-step process to guide students how to solve problems in Mathematics. UPS-Check can help students plan how to solve a problem, evaluate if their approach is working and then modify the approach as needed. UPS- Check Stands for the following:
| 1. U | Understand | -Read the Problem -What is the Problem asking? -Identify key information |
| 2. P | Plan | -Choose a strategy to solve the problem |
| 3. S | Solve | -Solve the Problem |
| 4. Check | Check | -Check my work |
Think about a problem in the world that needs to be solved. Some examples include affordable healthcare, college student loans, government debt, etc. Use the UPS-Checks process to solve the problem. In your discussion, clearly label each step and give a detailed explanation under each step.
Problem: What are the chances that adults from age 60-65 years of age; who are on a fixed income be able to afford increased healthcare expenses, such as medications and medical supplies in a population of 20,000 people.