Description
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.
Erica – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
I am going to order the book her talks about at the end. This was a great way to engage kids in the use of mathematics.
Magdalena – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great methods. Need to jot them down for reference.
JAMES – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Alternate ways of problem solving are needed for a lot of children, these are some good methods.
Mary – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
Best for middle school
Viviana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies!
Elizabeth – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Challenging and informative.
Ashley – BRAZOS ISD (verified owner) –
Great class for mathers and non mathers. I took notes and learned, relearned, and learned new ways of learning.
Alicia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great problems!!! strategies implemented gave me a better understanding on how to tackle problems
Martha – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of critical thinking involved in order to solve the problem.
Jesus – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
awesome