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

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. 

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

  1. Laura – Jesus Chapel (verified owner) –

    This was awesome. I wished that they went over the 2-10 method a little bit more because this the first time I have hear about it. He went over problems that students do have trouble solving and gave strategies on how to solve for them.

  2. Jonathan – St Marys City Schools (verified owner) –

    I think this course was well done and the instructor kept it interesting. Some of it won’t apply based on the standards taught at each grade level but overall they strategies are helpful.

  3. Rowena – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    interesting!

  4. Erin – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –

    Difficult to solve some of these, especially at the elementary level

  5. Reynaldo – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –

    I can imagine most of my students getting engaged in doing these type of problems, so I’ll give them these types of problems FOR FUN from time to time.

  6. Karen – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    i enjoyed thinking and learning new easy problem solving methods to teach to my students

  7. Denise – Coshocton City Schools (verified owner) –

    It was interesting but above the level of students I have.

  8. Ruben – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    This was a good couse so we can use ways to challenge our students with math.

  9. Amy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –

    Great way to see different ways of thinking!

  10. Irma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very interesting!

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