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
Chris – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome strategies!
Lilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative
Karen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
great
Raquel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
helpful information
ROB – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course shows how to make problem solving fun and accessible at several points of entry
Freida – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
This course should have a note that it is for upper elementary and secondary. As a primary teacher, it is of little practical help for me.
I do appreciate this course being offered online and the presenter’s clear explanations of the problem solving strategies.
Coralia – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It is challenging and very interesting.
Kelsa – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was an interesting course and may implement this in my teachings for my GT students.
Andrea – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
it was a great course
Teresa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was great to work out math problems using the different strategies
Kerri – CHESAPEAKE UNION EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Learning problem solving methods is the key to teaching kids to be successful in math. These methods are ones kids will use and remember.
Mark – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course is fun and light hearted, especially if you like working with numbers
lori – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful in making explaining things easier for elementary aged kids.
Amanda – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I felt like I learned the most when taking the course quiz.
Rachel – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course helped give me ways to challenge my students in their thinking.
Kayla – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I did not like this course. I don’t think he did a good job of explaining the math unless you are “GT” brained. I think the only value of the course is giving some problems that you can give to GT students, but I don’t feel like there was much helpful information given in the course and I regret picking this one.
Felicia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I love how this course provided strategies on real world applicational math. It took hard problems and offered techniques on how to break them down.
Katie – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
This is a great course and I was able to get many ideas of problems to do with my high groups (4th grade math).
Mirta – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
It may be difficult to follow if Math is not your strength.
Carlos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Not recommended for individulas not used to mathematics
Britton – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this training. As a math teacher it opened my eyes to different outside of the box methods.
Abbey – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
It was a good course. It made me think.
Stacy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It definitely gets you thinking. I like the 2-10 method the best. I had never seen this strategy before.
Elizabeth – CHESAPEAKE UNION EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
The modules were clear and easy to understand
Krystal – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was informational.
Liliana – MIDLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Time consuming, but doable because it’s at your own time.
krystal – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
fun
Shametria – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It wasn’t really relevant to what I teach or what my students need to learn; however, as a mathematician, it was interesting.
Tara – ROSCOE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and made difficult math doable.
Jesus – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
5 Star very good training will let our othe teachers to look int this training.
Kaitlyn – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I thought it was a fun and engaging course.
Esmeralda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.
Aaron – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
I saw a lot the same problems in another video by Ed Zaccarro. Besides the repetition, this was interesting.
Rosa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
good course
Oscar – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I like the examples provided and challenging problems shown to show that math can be challenging but there are strategies that can help make math easier without losing any of the knowledge.
Jenna – MIAMI TRACE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Excellent
Cynthia – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the problem solving in this course.
Amy – VERSAILLES EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I learned some new methods to share with my students about how to tackle challenging problems.
Landria – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
really like this one. I will be using these in my classroom.
Chinyere – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was fun. I think if it wasn’t super late at night, I’d be better equipped to answer the practice problems.
Cynthia – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The breakdown of the questions was very thorough.
Anthony – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Instructor was great at delivering challenging information, and making it simple to understand
Cheikh – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
it is great
Kole – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Interesting material.
Zach – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
Great course with helpful, engaging problems.
Nicole – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Jorge – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Melissa – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very interesting course.
Chad – FORT RECOVERY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I like leaning different strategies to solve complicated math problems.
Nick – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
This course was relevant to teaching math and provided insight into helpful problem solving skills that will be useful to my students. I am looking forward to sharing them in the coming weeks.