GRADE 7: Weekly Math Problem Solving: Problem #4

Name: ___________________ Date: _____________________

Be sure to show all of your work and your reasoning. Consider all possibilities and
explain each step in your method. Refer to your rubric for all parts needed to
achieve the maximum score. Be sure to follow the steps of problem solving we used
in the classroom:

Step 1: Read the Problem

Step 2: What is the problem asking me to solve?
Step 3: Is there any information I do not understand? Find out what it means.
Step 4: List all the information that is given to you.
Step 5: Select a strategy to solve this problem.
Step 6: Show all your steps to achieve a solution. Include a concluding statement.

Problem #4:

My friend Magic Square needs your help. She tripped and fell, and some of
her numbers popped out! If she doesn't put them back in the right place,
she will lose her magic power.

a) To regain some of her magic, all her rows, columns, and diagonals must
have the same sum.

b) To regain all of her magic, each of her quarters (four upper left squares,
four upper right squares, four lower left squares, four lower right squares)
and her center (four squares) must have the same sum.

DO NOT JUST COMPLETE THE MAGIC SQUARE. EXPLAIN WHICH STEP

YOU SOLVED 1ST then 2nd ….etc. SHOW ALL YOUR WORK PLEASE!!!