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

Blair – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) – December 15, 2022

I enjoyed this course and the deep thinking it required me to do to complete the course. It was enjoyable and helped me think of how I could incorporate it into my classroom.
Rated 4 out of 5

John – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – December 16, 2022

Very relevant information was provided
Rated 5 out of 5

Alicia – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) – December 16, 2022

very informstive
Rated 5 out of 5

Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – December 18, 2022

I loved it, I wish it came with a pdf to print methods.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mary Ann Frances – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – December 19, 2022

Very useful strategies to use on both GT and non-GT kids
Rated 5 out of 5

Patricia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) – December 20, 2022

New and simpler strategies for math problems.
Rated 5 out of 5

Laura – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) – December 21, 2022

Great problem solving strategies were shared!
Rated 5 out of 5

Amanda – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) – December 21, 2022

Easy to follow.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sidney – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) – December 23, 2022

Very fun! Didn’t feel like a chore in the slightest. I really enjoyed solving the problems and the presenter was great.
Rated 4 out of 5

Michele – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – December 27, 2022

I liked that a challenging math problem was given and a logical strategy was shown to get at the answer. It helped to show variations of the strategy so I could see where I could use it in my classroom.