10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them

10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them

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Presenter: Ed Zaccaro, Hickory Grove Press
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1D, 1E; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2A; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, 3C; Learning Environment 4D; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

How can you make math problems engaging and fun for your students? In this 1-hour course from Hickory Grove Press, Ed Zaccaro demonstrates how to challenge your students while creating an enriched learning environment for math. Once you have completed this session, you’ll have a better understanding of how to incorporate real-life math problems into your classroom so students can apply problem-solving skills.

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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

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916 reviews for 10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them

  1. Thy – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    The problems are challenging. I like the different ideas for both younger and older children.

  2. Lisa – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –

    I could see using some of the strategies with GT students to get them thinking or from a different perspective.

  3. Valarie – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –

    It was very interesting.

  4. Dana – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative for math teachers of any level.

  5. Mary – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –

    I have either taken this one before or one others of his. They are great and easy to follow and I always learn something helpful.

  6. Ryan – RIDGEWOOD LOCAL (verified owner) –

    I liked it, but very hard

  7. Brian – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –

    Great info.

  8. Bryce – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –

    It was good

  9. Gloria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Easy to understand

  10. Steven – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –

    Great problems for middle schoolers.

  11. Serena – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –

    It was a bit rushed, but good information.

  12. Susanne – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –

    These are good practical scenarios that show students the value of real life math.

  13. Sheyman – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I think this GT course is perfect for the math educators. Not only does this course offer strategies to solve challenging problems to improve one’s own thinking, but it also offers problems one can use with his or her students.

  14. Kathryn – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –

    It was alright students definitely will be challenged with the problems.

  15. Mayra – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –

    Great challenging course! Funny presenter 🙂

  16. Martin – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    It provides great additional ways to have students think about and answer questions.

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