8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students

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Presenter: Ed Zaccaro, Hickory Grove Press
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1C, 1E; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3A, 3B, 3C
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

How can you help gifted children understand that challenges and frustrations are normal parts of the learning process? When you instill a passion for math in your students, it will transform problems into exciting learning opportunities. In this one-hour course from Hickory Grove Press, Ed Zaccaro explains the best practices to help inspire and nurture your gifted students’ interests in math.

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Research shows that thousands of hours of meaningful practice are the key to excellence in mathematics. Because of this, children who are talented in mathematics must not only progress through their curriculum at the proper pace, but they must also be exposed to material that inspires and nurtures their gift.

A failure to find mathematics challenging, interesting, or relevant are significant factors when students lose interest in mathematics. Children who are talented in mathematics must be exposed to material that lights a fire and fuels their gift. This session will give valuable information to help you foster your students’ passion for mathematics.

In this 1-hour course, you will learn:

  • How to nurture a passion for math
  • Important uses for mathematics in real life
  • How to create intriguing worksheets
  • Famous math mistakes
  • The importance of decimals
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Engaging strategies for teaching math to gifted students

Other courses in this series:

10 Challenging Math Problems and Strategies to Successfully Solve Them
Pathway to Mathematical Understanding in Early Childhood
The Missing Part in Most Math Instruction – How to Think Algebraically

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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153 reviews for 8 Ways to Spark Intellectual Curiosity and Passion in Mathematically Gifted Students

  1. Benjamin – Jefferson Area Local Schools (verified owner) –

    This course is a way to look at passion for math and how to find other ways to attack a problem.

  2. Emily – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    A little slow and long. The thing I liked about it most was that it contained interesting examples that you could implement in the classroom right away.

  3. Janet – KENT CITY (verified owner) –

    This presentation encourages the teacher to consider their teaching style as well as the needs of the students.

  4. Jeff – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    Very good strategies to help challenge and stretch students.

  5. Rebecca – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –

    The course demonstrates why it is important to provide students with challenging problems.

  6. William – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –

    This course was direct and to the point, and made several well supported claims about nurturing passion in students.

  7. Paula – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –

    work awesome

  8. Susan – KENT CITY (verified owner) –

    This is my second EZ course. He uses some of the same examples and problems as he does in the 10 Challenging Problems course. I do appreciate that I am given the opportunity to engage in math as my students do. I think that is very meaningful.

  9. Nick – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –

    Very helpful and insightful with practical applications.

  10. Eric – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –

    Ed is very captivating!

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