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ProblemThe first step is for students to read the problem, identify things that change in the situation and select those that represent essential features.
FormulateThe second step has students formulating a model by creating and selecting pictures, graphs, tables and algebraic or statistical representations that describe relationships between the things changing.
ComputeThe third step has students analyzing and performing operations on these relationships to draw conclusions.
InterpretThe fourth step has students interpreting the results of the mathematics in terms of the original situation.
ValidateThe fifth step has students validating the conclusions by comparing them with the situation, and then either improving the model by returning to the formulate step or moving on to the last step if it is acceptable.
ReportThe last step has the students reporting on the conclusions and the reasoning behind them.