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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SKU HGP-758 Categories Ed Zaccaro, Gifted, Hickory Grove Press, Instructional Strategies, Math, New and Developing Teachers Tags Gifted, GT, Instructional Strategies, Math, new and developing teachers, problem-solving

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

Presenter Bio

Ed is a popular presenter at math, homeschool and gifted education conferences
around the country and has approached gifted education as a parent, teacher, and
school board member. His students will testify to his ability to make math fun
and challenging for them as well as his unique sense of humor which comes
through in his classes and workshops. Ed has taught students of all ages and
abilities since graduating from Oberlin College in 1974. He has a Masters degree
in Gifted Education from the University of Northern Iowa. Ed’s work is currently
being used around the world and has been translated into several languages
including Chinese and Korean.

Additional information

Core Area	Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, Content Knowledge and Expertise 3C, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1D, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1E, Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2A, Learning Environment 4D, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Hickory Grove Press
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Ed Zaccaro
Course Content	Gifted, Math, New and Developing Teachers, Instructional Strategies

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

Rated 5 out of 5

MARIVEL – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) – July 9, 2022

Great for higher level math learners in your class
Rated 5 out of 5

Melida – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 9, 2022

I enjoyed being reminded to let the students struggle to exercise their problem solving strategies. I appreciate being reminded of the strategies presented in the 10 challenging problems.
Rated 4 out of 5

Veronica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – July 10, 2022

Great problems and an excellent chance to challenge our thinking before presenting them to students.
Rated 5 out of 5

Amber – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) – July 10, 2022

This was interesting, but really difficult!
Rated 4 out of 5

Stefani – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – July 11, 2022

These were very creative problems for gifted students that help them to think out of the box.
Rated 5 out of 5

Bo – EANES ISD (verified owner) – July 11, 2022

Enjoyed it.
Rated 4 out of 5

Ginnifer – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – July 12, 2022

interesting
Rated 4 out of 5

Rachel – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) – July 14, 2022

I love math and enjoyed the challenges, but I don’t know that most of these challenge strategies will be helpful to my 2nd graders. Upper secondary teachers would probably find this more valuable. I do love the first part about how important it is to continue to challenge our GT students to give them opportunities to really have to think deeply.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mark – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) – July 14, 2022

I enjoyed the course. It gave great ways to get the students to break down the problems into something more manageable and less intimidating.
Rated 3 out of 5

Keith – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) – July 15, 2022

I was interesting because I am a math/physics teacher. I enjoy thought provoking questions but there are many people who do not. These questions would spark an interest, especially with gifted math students.