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
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Its a very challenging yet fun course.
Lilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great info
Maricela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It gives many methods for students to understand how to solve difficult math problems.
Zelene – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this session. I can see myself using these problems as my bellringers to get my students motivated in my class. I feel that these problems will fit any math classroom, doesn’t matter the grade level.
aldo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great brain teasers!
Angelita – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
He was great! I teach 1st grade so the math was too high for my students. I was engaged though!
Jose – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
it was pretty interesting
Kristie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course is good for those teaching older students.
Maricruz – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
This was a fun way of learning problem solving.
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples!
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a nice way for educators to see and solve challenging questions in different ways.
Anissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies to think outside the box when solving problems.
Kristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Gives you ideas of how to approach math with other thinkers.
Jerry – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Fun if you like math.
lisa – FORT BEND ISD (verified owner) –
This course was engaging and fun.
Elizabeth – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the approach to problem solving.
IRIS – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Interesting and thought provoking.
Kallie – Archbold Area Schools (verified owner) –
This was challenging but interesting if you enjoy math and like the idea of being challenged in the field.
jorge – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
it was challenching
Blasita – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Different methods to teach math problems.
Erick – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great session as it allows to explore on the different strategies to solve challenging problems.
Seth – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
Good
Sean – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Many good methods of teaching math.
Monica – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
A bit confusing at times, but the problem solving methods work.
Edyth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Fun new ways to answer questions.
Isaac – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies to implement in the classroom.
Lori – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This course was interactive so I was not just sitting and listening. I got some great ideas of problem-solving techniques to show my students who have always struggled with math.
Lisa – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This is not for elementary teachers. I felt dumb every time I got a practice question wrong, but the final quiz, I got a 100 on. I did not get anything out of it that I would use in my classroom that I didn’t already know as common sense.
Torey – RIVER VIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –
For someone who is not a mathematician, this went too quickly for me
Raquel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. Presenter was knowledgeable and funny.
Patricia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course because it offered strategies I can use with my students.
Merary – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
This training was informative and eye opening!
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was thought provoking and allowed me to see ways to challenge even the youngest students by just presenting them with a logical problem, challenge their thinking, and provide tools for efficient problem solving.
Dawn – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is good! I enjoyed listening to the presenter and his applications of math in different scenarios.
Diana – Pilot (verified owner) –
Informative and easy to follow and comprehend.
Julie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the rich problems presented in this course and the easy methods he described to help. This will be very helpful for my students.
Kendra – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
Good ideas and problem solving methods to help students think
Brittany – MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Great course
Jean – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I love that you are showing the students a reasonable way to look at probability.
Patrick – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome! I love math!!
Ed – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
Cool problems!
Ellen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I love math!
Araceli – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Janay – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
i loved the example questions and getting teachers to think outside the box.
Sue – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
Very engaging. Makes you think outside the box.
Alex – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great examples of questions that can be used to encourage critical thinking.
Lynda – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very good.
Monique – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Great math problems and strategies
Chet – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Good questions.