Missouri Department of Elementary
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: A Basic Skill
Imagine seventh graders developing a school wide plan to promote respect in their school. That's the vision behind the second lesson in the R-E-S-P-E-C-T series. In preparation for designing a school-wide media campaign, class members...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Problem Solving Techniques
Different approaches to incorporate problem-solving skills into the elementary mathematics classroom.
Virtual Salt
Virtual Salt: Problem Solving Techniques
This page is filled with many ideas and techniques regarding problem solving skills. All of the techniques are listed in a sequential list to help clarify the steps involved.
Virtual Salt
Problem Solving Techniques
This page is filled with many ideas and techniques regarding problem solving skills. All of the techniques are listed in a sequential list to help clarify the steps involved.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Gary Martin, Angus Mac Neil: Require Students Use Problem Solving Steps
This is a well thought out and detailed lesson that can teach students how to problem solve using real-life situations. It also teaches students about the importance of respect as well as being responsible for their own actions.
Other
University of South Australia: Effective Problem Solving
Although written for the university level student, this article provides good ideas for all learners about problem solving skills. It provides a definition as well as a seven step process for how to problem solve.
Other
Problem Solving: 3 Highly Effective Tools
Problem-solving skills are important to learn in the 21st-century classroom. This brief article lists three tools by Edward De Bono that can help you develop good problem-solving skills.
Other
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills are important in many situations whether they be in school, work or life. This article offers good ideas for developing your problem solving skills.
Other
Pocket of Preschool: Problem Solving With Little Learners
Problem-solving is hard for preschool students! This article shows how to teach them problem-solving strategies they can use when they encounter problems. Included are techniques, visuals, and books that lead to discussions on...
University of Michigan
Children's Literature a Powerful Problem Solving Tool
Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...
Other
Problem Solving: Definition, Terminology and Patterns
A very concise and informative article about problem solving. Provided are definitions, terminology and patterns associated with problem solving.
University of Michigan
Children's Literature a Powerful Problem Solving Tool
Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Problem Solving Techniques
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart demonstrates techniques for problem solving and gives students concrete examples of how to solve problems, eliminate unnecessary information and access the correct operation to solve the...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: What Is the Story of the Word Problem? [Pdf]
This lesson will assist students in visualizing and solving situations presented in word problems.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: 4.7 Further Applications of Newton's Laws of Motion
By the end of this section, you will be able to apply problem-solving techniques to solve for quantities in more complex systems of forces and to integrate concepts from kinematics to solve problems using Newton's laws of motion.
Other
Litemind: Creative Problem Solving With Scamper
SCAMPER is a technique you can use to spark your creativity and help you overcome any challenge you may be facing. In essence, SCAMPER is a general-purpose checklist with idea-spurring questions - which is both easy to use and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hand Towing a Car: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Analysis
In this active learning activity, students will find a technique to move a car with one hand. Students are given only a tow strap, so the students must apply angular force to successfully move the car with one hand.
Curated OER
Diagram Showing the 7 Seven Step Problem Solving Cycle
Although written for the university level student, this article provides good ideas for all learners about problem solving skills. It provides a definition as well as a seven step process for how to problem solve.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester 1: Equations
A learning module through which students learn about equations including the following: Translating words into equations and equations into words, The Properties of Equality to help solving equations, Techniques for solving simple...
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Projects: The Stowaway Adventure
Through this series of Internet-based learning experiences and activities, students will use real-time data to track a real ship at sea and monitor weather conditions. Includes a teacher's guide with problem-solving lesson plans...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Figure That One Out
Investigate problem-solving techniques by using observation and data analysis skills. Observe how different people solve the same puzzle and make conclusions about how humans and animals think.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Advanced Integration Techniques
Hotmath provides 23 practice problems dealing with advanced integration techniques. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving the integral.
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Creativity Tools: Develop Creative Solutions to Business Problems
20 techniques for solving problems in creative ways. Fantastic tool for teachers and leaders.
Other
The Case for Chess as a Tool to Develop Our Children's Minds
It is the goal of every teacher to help our students to become better thinkers. This article looks at the game of chess as a way to help develop the thinking skills in our students.