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Problem centered math
Developed by LEARN NC with Grayson Wheatley
Contents
Why problem-centered learning?
The math wars and the case for problem-centered math
1
The clinical interview
1.1
The clinical interview
1.2
Quick computation problems
1.3
Photo enlargement problem
1.4
Pool/walkway problem
1.5
Large and small cubes
1.6
Visualizing halves
1.7
Toy cars problem
1.8
Fractions and decimals
2
The problem-centered classroom
2.1
The problem-centered classroom
2.2
Student presentations in the problem-centered classroom
2.3
Quick Draw
3
Problems and lessons
3.1
Math problems for grade 8 geometry
3.2
Lesson plans for problem centered math
Appendix A. Research and Strategies for Problem-Centered Math
Index