Solutions to a previous Solve It problem are discussed, and the procedures used with problem solving are explored.
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Pamela J. Dunston and Andrew M. Tyminski
Techniques for teaching mathematics terminology allow adolescents to expand their abstract reasoning ability and move beyond operations into problem solving.
Solve It! Student Thinking: Shaded Rectangles
big solutions to little problems
Students' thinking is discussed, and the procedures used with problem solving are explored.
Making Squares
little problems with big solutions
Annie Perkins and Pamela J. Wells
To elicit creative student thinking, this open-ended problem asks solvers to measure as many squares as possible using a certain size of cardboard.
Shirley M. Matteson
Use this visual tool to plan lessons and assessments, diagnose gaps in students' conceptual knowledge, and help you and your students see connections within a particular lesson objective.
Matt B. Roscoe and Joe Zephyrs
Pull on the threads of congruence and similarity in a series of lessons that explores transformational geometry.
Michelle T. Chamberlin and Robert A. Powers
the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations. • CCSS.Math.Content.8.G.A.2 : Understand that a two-dimensional figure is congruent to another if the second can be obtained from the first by a sequence of rotations, reflections, and
Brooke Becker
This activity allows students to build their own understanding of what it means to develop a solid argument.
Jo Boaler
Engage your learners through tasks proven to significantly promote reasoning and problem solving, which touch on many of the Mathematics Teaching Practices in Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. These tasks are discussed in this article, another installment in the series.
Robert Reys and Rustin Reys
Get your students to rally around the connections between mathematics and tennis.
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