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
Barbara – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is better suited for older students.
Brandon – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –
great math strategies!
Kathryn – REYNOLDSBURG CITY (verified owner) –
This would have been fine for higher grade teachers. I was under the assumption that all of these modules were for teaching gifted no matter the age. It was only a little helpful since I teach lower elementary.
Rachel – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course had some good problem solving methods that would be great to teach to students to improve their problem solving “tool box”
Tonya – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love using actual problems to learn the different methods.
Amy – 588 Co-op (verified owner) –
I think he could have had more examples with better explanations. He went very fast.
Christine – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
I feel like these thought provoking, challenging problems are good for all students. Having a gifted student struggle will tell other students it is okay and to persevere.
Laura – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
great examples and explanations
Michael – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course is intersting but one needs to carefully analyze the problems.
Noemy – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Very intriguing. Makes you really think!
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Daniel – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great examples of different but effective problem solving methods.
Lorena – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Students become better thinkers.
Mario – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It was interesting, but not too relevant to my position.
Thomas – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course
Niles – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Provided some good math strategies
Shiny – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Took this course and completed the training. Took the quiz on Math problems, got 100%, but it still shows 62% completion, which sucks. Please do something about it, we are taking our time to do this, and not getting credit for it.
Maricela – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It explains practical strategies that students can use to solve math problems.
Rafaela – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Very interesting. Loved the strategies on how to problem solve!
Jon – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
There is some good out of the box thinking with the factor machine& think the opposite. Love the simplification of the math to not overthink it.
Ellen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
teaching kids new ways to think about algebra is important. the tips from this video are great
Quade – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course
Anh – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This is really interesting. I would love to have more training like this!
Kayleigh – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I like that it was focused on math but didn’t feel that it was very applicable to higher grades.
Helen – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the math problems!
Luis – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Jordan – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Not what I thought this was going to be. I am an elementary teacher.
Penney – Region 17 (verified owner) –
Taught to think a little outside of the box.
Theresa – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and entertaining. I hade difficulty quickly coming up with answers. It takes time to process the information.
Claudia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent way to see problems differently! I really enjoyed this course. I’ll definitely be incorporating some of these methods in class.
Alma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed this type of training.
Trisha – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
I love the challenge problems and the methods we can use to help students better understand how to solve them.
jaime – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
it was ok
Juan – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
great math thinking skills for students to use to better understand the problems
Barbra – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Isolda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and great explanations on how to solve challenging problems
Myrna – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
Made me think! Loved it!
Eunice – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the challenging math problems and the different ways one can successfully solve them.
Ida – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This is good for elementary teachers.
Jamie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the problem solving techniques shared and the humor of the presenter. The presenter also has classroom experience that is applicable for me as a teacher.
Teresita – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoy listening to Mr. Zaccaro’s videos every time. They are very interesting. He explains every problem so thoroughly.
Tracy – GREEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great strategies!
Donna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Haley – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course! Made my mind work and kept me thinking the whole time.
Rebekah – OLENTANGY LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was interesting to hear the different methods that he used to problem solve and those are always useful in life.
Adriana – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Examples of math problems were very challenging. I liked the 2-10 Method Problem Solving for my students.
Tomas – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great video.
Ray – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Makes you think
Heather – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The challenging problems were interesting. Gave different methods to solve problems rather than the usual methods.
Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
An interesting course for math lovers.