Category Archives: Problem Solving

Look at problems as a diamond, with multiple facets, and not as a coin, With only two sides

Posted on July 6, 2020 by drjimo

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Using Rich Problems for Differentiated Instruction

Posted on June 27, 2017 by drjimo

This is a good paper describing the use and characteristics of rich problems. http://math.sfsu.edu/hsu/papers/HsuKyshResek-RichProblems.pdf (The teaching method here is Teaching With Tasks.) Has 3 examples of rich problems First is rich and fairly basic and doable. Second is excellent. #differenceofsquares … Continue reading →

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Stick that in your head

Posted on September 19, 2016 by drjimo

Here’s a ‘quote’ I came up with on one of my runs one day. Someday I should turn this into a lecture. Perhaps uttered at the end of a class period: Stick that in your head, so that when you … Continue reading →

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Check out openmiddle.com

Posted on April 27, 2016 by drjimo

I like https://t.co/CnV6LGaZgB Example: https://t.co/NISNnmCYgo #Math #ProblemSolving https://t.co/tncHYXv8ao — Jim Olsen (@DrOlsen314) April 27, 2016 It does appear to be somewhat CCSSM-based.

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Spotting Numbers and Visual Patterns

Posted on March 27, 2015 by drjimo

Here a two great websites that provide lots of great pattern problems. Spotting Numbers Visual Patterns These patterns can be used with elementary students (if you just ask number questions) through advanced algebra (if you include questions about functions). Mathematics … Continue reading →

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