Listen "Ep. 15: Problem Solving with a Twist"
Episode Synopsis
Have you tried teaching your students "the steps" to approaching word problems, but your students still struggled? Pam and Kim discuss a better way to help kids tackle math problems. They explain why the acronyms and problem annotation methods of the past simply won't cut it. They suggest to help your students live the problem solving process, and not just memorize it. Talking Points:The dangers of teaching and asking kids to memorize "Problem Solving Methods"Engage students in Real Math so that problem solving is a natural outcomeNumberless word problems can be helpfulResources: Brain Bushart's Numberless Word Problems
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