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Annotated by:
Sue Roseman
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TheBIG3 Model -Steps to Problem Solving
http://www.big6.com/kids/K-2.htm
The BIG3: Steps to improved problem solving (can be applied to all curriculum areas).
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Reading Comprehension through Math Problem Solving
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=146
A complete lesson plan with strategies for implementation! |
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PBS Math Problem Solving & Reasoning
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/math/k-2_reasoning.shtm
34 Resources for for the K to 2 crowd. Narrow your SEARCH by clicking on grade level and strand.
Neat Winter Games activity. |
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More Brain Teasers
http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/
Use words, pictures and numbers to prove your answer. Work with a partner as well.
* Strengthen problem solving skills
* Use as a home/school connection
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Brain Teasers
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/
Children will welcome these warmups on a daily basis! |
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AIMS Puzzle Corner
http://www.aimsedu.org/Puzzle/index.html
A variety of interesting puzzles!
Here students engage in doing mathematics just for the fun of it! |
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Math Maven Mysteries
http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/index.htm
Integrates reading and math! You may want to have your students work in teams. |
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Math Stories ~ The 3 PIGS
http://www.mathstories.com/Book_GR3_3_Pigs.htm
Sample pages! $$$ membership required. Integrates well with LA! Have you read "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by JON SCIESZKA? Reader's Theatre Script can be found @ http://members.aol.com/rcswallow/TruePigs.html |
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abcteach.com & Problem Solving
http://www.abcteach.com/ProblemSolving/PSMenu.htm
Ideas for teaching and solving math problems are presented here.
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Real World Problem Solving
http://www.teachnet.com/lesson/math/realworld/orderout.html
Using the newspaper grocery ads inserts, "give" your students $100 to spend. A great combination of math, health and social studies. |
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Pick a Number
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/megamaths/picknumber/index.html
This lively interactive web site provides students with with the skills to recognise and describe number patterns and provide them with the vocabulary to describe number relationships. Note the grid and maze games.
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Discovery School's Brain Boosters
http://school.discovery.com/brainboosters/
Challenge the beginning of each class with these energizers. Work in teams or cooperative groups. Children love to come up to the blackboard and illustrate or prove their solutions. |
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Aunty Math
http://www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org/aunty/challenge_easier.html
Challenges are written in age-appropriate language and in a fun way that kids. will love. Problem solving challenges are correlated to N.T.C.M. Standards |
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Pattern Block Java Applet
http://arcytech.org/java/patterns/
Explore patterning, shapes, symmetry, design and fraction with these virtual manipulatives. |
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NCTM Illuminations and Interactive Applets
http://illuminations.nctm.org/mathlets/bobbie_bear/index.html
"Illuminate" the NCTM Principles and Standards for Math. |
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