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
Michele – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked that a challenging math problem was given and a logical strategy was shown to get at the answer. It helped to show variations of the strategy so I could see where I could use it in my classroom.
Sidney – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very fun! Didn’t feel like a chore in the slightest. I really enjoyed solving the problems and the presenter was great.
Amanda – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to follow.
Laura – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great problem solving strategies were shared!
Patricia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
New and simpler strategies for math problems.
Mary Ann Frances – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful strategies to use on both GT and non-GT kids
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it, I wish it came with a pdf to print methods.
Alicia – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
very informstive
John – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very relevant information was provided
Blair – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and the deep thinking it required me to do to complete the course. It was enjoyable and helped me think of how I could incorporate it into my classroom.
Adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Audrey – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
awesome
Brenda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was a helpful course.
Lucia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Beyond 2nd grade level
Ahmet – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
It was productive
Emily – Pilot (verified owner) –
Mr. Zaccaro really made me think on a topic I love. I would highly suggest this to anyone wanting to improve their own problem solving thinking and that of their students.
Elizabeth – Prince George County Public Schools (verified owner) –
This was a good way to view types of problems.
William – SPRINGFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very informative in a short amount of time!
Ninfa – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presenter. Strategies showed made Math a little easier.
STEPHANIE – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Aleida – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I was impressed
Joshua – Prince George County Public Schools (verified owner) –
I love doing this Math!!!!!!!!!
Marco – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent questions
Diana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Brenda – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Love this course. It made me think…
Lazaro – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I think this course would better serve middle or high school kids better.
John – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I thought that the course was informative.
Ethan – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this was a great course, but it was more suited to older grades.
Sarah – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
informational
Gerardo – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
tks
Esmeralda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
No thank you
Ninfa – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
I was very interested in this course, although I do not like math, I found it very fun and engaging.
Nicole – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Such fun problems.
Marisol – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Presenter is engaging.
Alyssa – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Loved this. I always love to think of fun ways to get kids excited about working through challenging problems, and this is definitely it!
Bertha Lee – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Ruby – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful and understanding.
Mindy – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
This course was very useful.
Perla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This training needs in depth explanation for the people that are not math majors or are strong in math.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this Math course.
Rosalinda – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
this course allows you to think out of the box. It allows for elementary levels to look at math from a visual prespective.
Ivan – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great Course
VAN – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It was challenging and interesting!
Edelmira – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very confusing
Mary – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting, yet challenging to me.
Fatima – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was geared toward upper grades and not elementary.
Marisol – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great
Steven – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Amazing!
Roel – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course is for middle school and high school.
Mayra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great!