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 3 out of 5

Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – January 22, 2023

It is helpful for math teachers.
Rated 3 out of 5

Hector – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) – January 23, 2023

Honestly I did not like it. Maybe it is because its via online. I just don’t see it very useful to me. I am actually a GT student that grew up and became a teacher and these courses just bore me. Please do not take it personal.
Rated 4 out of 5

Kevin – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) – January 25, 2023

Good problem solving techniques
Rated 5 out of 5

Jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – January 27, 2023

Fun and easy
Rated 5 out of 5

Sonia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – January 30, 2023

Great course
Rated 3 out of 5

Anastasia – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) – February 1, 2023

This was not as helpful as I wanted it to be. It really should have a grade band attached; these problems may be challenging for grades 4-6, but not for HS classes.
Rated 5 out of 5

Janet – KENT CITY (verified owner) – February 3, 2023

The problems are ones that can easily be introduced into the classroom that are inquiry based.
Rated 4 out of 5

CHRISTI – KENT CITY (verified owner) – February 3, 2023

Interesting questions & ways to help students think critically. I’d love another course on connections with specific grade level standards. Maybe I’d find more of that in his book.
Rated 5 out of 5

Nathan – PARKWAY LOCAL (verified owner) – February 8, 2023

This was a fun course for any math people out there looking for a challenge!
Rated 5 out of 5

Cara – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) – February 12, 2023

This was a great course!!