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
Robert – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I like the thought provoking problems that were presented.
Nancy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very thought provoking. Really made me think.
Denise – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
This really got me thinking!! I teach 1st grade, so a little higher than I teach, but still good.
Dwayne – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
This was useful because it allows students to think outside of strict rules for problem solving.
Pam – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed solving the problems. I’m sure most of these methods are geared towards middle and high school students. However, the function machine was very elementary appropriate.
Meagan – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was informative.
Kim – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
Great, made me think a lot about how kids view math and the language of math.
Clay – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was so helpful and I intend to use the three different strategies to teach the learners in my 4th grade class.
Sydney – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful!
Jose – Los Angeles Unified School District (verified owner) –
I like the problems posed. I like the 2-10 method, I use a similar method but 2 10 seems to work better.
Angela – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
offered good problem solving methods
Christopher – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Brilliant practical methods for solving difficult questions.
Jami – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
It was a good course for math teachers.
Beth – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very smart man, and I would like to hear more from him!
Erica – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great review of math!
Shelley – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Great strategies for teaching students to be mathematical thinkers even for elementary school age students.
Andra – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I learned great problem solving skills to use with all children whether gifted or not.
Jenna – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Create problems to challenge learners of all ages.
Tamara – MECHANICSBURG EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Edward Zaccaro is so entertaining! His PD courses will have you taking home ideas immediately!
Matthew – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –
Some interesting strategies to help students understand the algebra concepts.
SILVIA – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
People will love this training!!!
Lisa – ASHTABULA AREA CITY (verified owner) –
I loved the jokes and interesting, yet challenging problems. I really liked the easy way of thinking about how to solve them.
Brittany – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love that there is a variety of challenging Math questions ranging in difficulty for age.
Paulina – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It is an interesting lesson but I would like more examples for third grade level
Shawn – BOWLING GREEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very cool ideas and a formal way to attack word problems.
Nicole – GREEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I liked the math questions and how he explained how to challenge the students to think at higher levels and not give up.
Crisoforo – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Yes, I would tell others to take this course.
Judy – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
Good thought provoking questions for some trouble spots in many people’s math careers.
james – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
The course is pretty good stuff, a few clever notions.
Carisa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Chris – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great problems that you think are easy….but are not. Great for MS & HS Math educators.
Daniel – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was fun and challenging.
Kathy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was a lot of fun trying to challenge myself with his problems. We need to remember that we don’t all process the information in a problem the same way. He had some very good techniques to help students manage challenging problems.
Annette – JEFFERSON AREA LOCAL (verified owner) –
I would do Math problems with Edward Zaccaro all day, it was fun!
Jennifer – ASHTABULA AREA CITY (verified owner) –
I love the logic behind these problems. I think it’s great the logic can be applied to many situations and it wasn’t about memorizing equations. I plan on purchasing the book/resource and appreciate that it was mentioned in order for me to build and expand on what was taught in this session.
Tabish – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
great
Beverly – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Loved thh strategies. I didn’t like that I had to figure things out in a short period.
Matthew – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Fine
Susan – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
There were many great ideas that I can use to be a better math teacher to my students and help them conquer difficult math prolems.
Shayne – ROCK HILL LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was great!
Kellery – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
He gives some great problem solving techquices
Thomas – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
It was ok … old mental math tricks
Matt – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I wish there were more chances to participate.
Mary – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative and a bit fun. Just the right length of time. Speaker was knowledgeable.
Tabitha – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was hard but interesting.
Ryan – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Interesting way to approach problems
Arturo – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I am intending to buy Ed Zaccaro’s book. That’s the impression this course left on me.
Nichole – MECHANICSBURG EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Lots of great problem types to get students thinking, having mathematical discourse, and persevering in problem solving.
Sean – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Great strategies!
Mary – Colonel Crawford Local Schools (verified owner) –
I love to do math problems and be able to show students how to better strategize through math problems.