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
Paige – CUERO ISD (verified owner) –
I love these techniques as well as Mr.Zaccaro’s way of presenting to us. I would highly recommend this workshop!
Sarah – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Really makes this elementary math teacher think! Love the algebra thinking involved!
William – Private Pay (verified owner) –
The presenter was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The first problem was something of a mindblower!
Amber – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
Super fun problem solving strategies – highly recommend for math teachers of all grade levels and also for math enthusiasts of all ages!
Shirley – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Definitely higher order thinking strategies.
Dawn – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
This course was fun. The problems really get student to think.
Julia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I love the examples and explanations.
Claudia – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was more appropriate for high school level teachers.
Bailey – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Love it!
Ramiro – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The course was engaging and gave good ideas for how to explain to kids the importance of algebra. It helps us avoid making those split-second thoughts that lead to mistakes.
Karla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great training!
Shawn – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
This course really helps you sharpen your mathematical thinking.
Regina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This would be a good course for upper elementary students (like 5th graders) on up.
Rodolfo – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This is an invaluable resource. It provides teachers with deeper understanding of various problem-solving techniques and methods
michele – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting course
Felipe – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I like the problem solving questions that make you think. This was a course that made me think to solve. It showed that sometimes things look easy but they are not.
Melissa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
The course stated that it was for both elementary and secondary, but it mainly went over secondary math strategies. The function machine and probability were the only strategies that looked at elementary, and probability is no longer part of the Texas TEKS for elementary.
Yesenia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the strategies provided that make solving some challenging problems easier.
Edmundo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. The material presented challenged me from time to time and presented new and familiar strategies that students can use.
Ian – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
The course was great, however there is very little that I can use in my 4th grade classroom. What I can use will help me challenge my high achievers.
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Robyn – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
This was an exhilarating course. I had so much fun solving each problem before the presenter revealed his problem-solving strategies.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I love that he spoke and showed different examples, gave us a problem then showed us the correct answer once we submitted our answer.
Stephanie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course, with broad explanations about certain topics.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
its good
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome way to help students solve problems other than the algebraic method.
David – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Good ways to think through and simplify more difficult problems.
Angela – Region 17 (verified owner) –
The course was interesting and challenged me to think of ways to help my GT students with new strategies to use.
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Deborah – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Nancy – CUERO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course because it was engaging and entertaining. If you have an interest in math, this would be a great course to choose.
Britanie – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
I did like the challenging problems.
Chelsea – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I understood the concepts, but struggled with the math!
Yahnira – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting to use math to change the way of solving and thinking. It was a very challenging yet eye opening session.
Monica – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
good
Nelly – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Kristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
So fun and engaging. Great presenter make me laught
Aurora – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit difficult to follow, but very interesting.
Michael – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
great course to get kids thinking differently about math.
Great discussion questions
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
These are great warm-up questions.
Carrie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Fun course, Really makes you think and also recognize new solving strategies.
Selina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting strategies that help make math a little easier to understand.
Tobi – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
informative
Maureen – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I love the challenging questions. The instructor delivered it clearly.
Melissa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was challenging, but interesting.
Amanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very challenging!
Erika – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Math inclined
Laci – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this, but for older grades.
Gabriel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course offered creative and fun ways to present challenge Math Problems to G.T. students
Donica – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This was great strategies that I have never learned before and I can see how they would be great for gifted students.