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- Student presentations in the problem-centered classroom
- In Problem centered math, page 2.2
- The video clip below shows students presenting their solutions to a math problem. The students worked on the problem in pairs, and several pairs of students used different methods to reach different results. A discussion results among the students as to the...
- By Grayson Wheatley.
- Story Problems Made Interesting
- After introducing students to story problem strategies, students will be asked to write their own story problem(s). The problems must deal with real life situations. Fantasy worlds and silly situations are not allowed. Each student must also be able to solve their own problem(s). If the problems are not entered into a computer and saved, then the teacher will compile groups of problems for the students to solve. The author's name of each problem should be attached to the problem. If a student needs help solving a problem, he/she is only allowed to ask the author of that problem for assistance.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics)
- By Tim Galliher.
- Problem centered math
- Why students must build their own understanding of mathematics if they are to be able to use it in the real world, and how teachers can guide them in doing so.
- Format: series (multiple pages)
- Building a paper bridge: An introduction to problem solving
- This activity allows the student to explore problem solving strategies while working with a partner. This activity (building a paper bridge), requires students to question word definition and the application of those definitions. Through problem solving strategies, students discover the need for applying math skills.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics)
- By Steve Walston.
- Math for multiple intelligences
- How a middle-school math teacher realized she was boring and jump-started her career — and her students — by using thematic planning, emphasizing problem solving, and teaching to multiple intelligences.
- Format: series (multiple pages)
A method of learning in which students work to understand a problem, create and carry out a plan of action, and review, discuss and evaluate processes for problem resolution.
