Description
Problem-solving can be difficult, even for gifted students. This is why it’s important that each student has a "tool belt" of problem-solving strategies. Many of the strategies presented in this session will force students to change their normal thinking patterns and approach each problem in a different way.
You will leave this session with many unique problem-solving techniques that will help all students be more successful in math contests and on tests – including district achievement, SAT, and ACT tests. Each participant will conclude the session with 10 math problems that they can take back and implement immediately in their classroom. These problems will help teachers both interest and challenge their students of all ages.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- How to present challenging and engaging math problems
- The power of exponents
- How to solve problems with a function machine
- About the 2-10 method
- The language of algebra and how to solve real-life problems
- Basic probability and counterintuitive problems
- How to teach probability in younger grades
Other courses in this series:
Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood
The Missing Part in Most Math Instruction – How to Think Algebraically
8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students
Joe – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
It’s good to remember to challenge gifted kids. life isn’s always easy.
Sara – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Great problem solving tips
Amy – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This course gives you strategies that students can use to make challenging problems easier to solve.
Stella – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Fun math problems with great problems solving techniques!
Lindsay – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the questions from the class and plan to use some next week with my students.
Sandra – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
I loved this course because it gave me examples of challening math probems I can use to encourage team discussions in my accelerated math classes!
Jim – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked the idea of thinking algebraically instead of memorizing formulas that we all forget. I loved the problems too.
Kimberlee – COSHOCTON CITY (verified owner) –
It had me thinking! I would like to use some of these math problems with my students.
Sally – FREDERICKTOWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Good for advanced 6th grade class.
Erin – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I liked the opportunity to interactively participate in answering the questions.
I did enjoy the different strategies with helpful examples.
Lisa – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
INteresting info to use when teaching math.
Natalie – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
These were certainly challenging math problems. More appropriate for middle and high school.
Mayra – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was a fun challenging class and it gives good strategies to solve difficult problems.
Gretel – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course has so many types of problems that would challenge math students! It really helps me know how to push students into higher level thinking and problem solving, and not just higher grade level content.
Anthony – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was one of the first courses where I played back the slides multiple times to watch and solve the problems. These problem-solving strategies and problems really made me slow down, think, and think some more!
TJ – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was fun.
Jody – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
To the point, engaging and reflective
Tim – GROVEPORT MADISON LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was my favorite course.
Faith – LANCASTER CITY (verified owner) –
I really liked the strategies presented in this session!
Gabriel – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Nice
Darren – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent strategies that made me think!
Katie – MORGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the different problem solving strategies that were used. Most I’ve never seen before.
Letitia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Creates a deeper level of thinking but enjoyable.
Eduardo – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
It was excellent!
Sandy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked many of the strategies.
Kimberly – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was nice to take a GT course that was specifically math related and gave tangible tools to implement with my students! Great seminar – I’ll be looking for his book!
Lauren – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
I liked the questions.
Santos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think everyone should take this course. I really enjoyed it. 😉
Viridiana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting video to watch if you are math inclined.
Jessica – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was fantastic. I wish it had been longer.
Francisco – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Course could benefit high school or even 7th or 8th grade teachers.
Brandie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I absolutely LOVED this course!! The 2-10 method is genius! I can’t wait to use these in my classroom.
Elba – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and helped me think outside the box when teaching Math to my Gifted students and all students. It was excellent!
Kimberlee – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I felt that this course challenged me and made me think in ways I had not previously considered math problems. I would like to see how it is applied to younger grades (2-3), as most of what was discussed was 4th grade and older.
Carley – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course. He was very informative and the activities kept you involved throughout. It helps you think outside of the box and take activities we can use in the classroom. I would recommend this course.
Lauren – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It really made me think.
John – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
I thought the problems and the methods he used were very interesting. Time to think outside the box. Great way to problem solve…even for me.
Stephanie – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
There were a lot of interesting challenging problems with their solutions.
Eric – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great strategies.
sarah – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great presentation!
Amber – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was higher level than what I teach but I did find it interesting as I have not had to solve problems like these in many years!
CLAUDIA IVETTE – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
If your a math wiz, this is the course for you.
Vincent – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful in breaking down the problem into an easily understandable format.
Dennice – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! I got some great ideas for helping kids with with very tricky problems. These strategies can be used in many scenarios. I was a little nervous about taking because I teach 5th grade Math but it was well worth my time.
Rudy – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course made me understand that it is ok to give students challenging math problems that they might not get correct the first time. This helps them take their time and think critically to solve it, which in turn will make them excellent problem solvers when they enter the work force.
MELINDA M – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course had some good ideas.
Deanna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Make you think how to use the language of algebra. It has challenging problems to solve.
Carrie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I found that there were strategies that were helpful for my own children to use to help them with problem solving.
Courtney – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This was awesome for Math Teachers! I am going to buy his book!
tom – GREENEVIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
If you are a math teacher, this class gives you some ideas on how to solve problems that you probably have not even heard of before.