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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.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Heart Mind Online: 5 Step Problem Solving for Young Children
Even young children can be taught to solve their problems peacefully with this 5 step process. A lesson plan is included that allows students to practice this skill.
University of Texas at Austin
Alien Rescue Classroom Sample Lesson Plans [Pdf]
Try a activity from the Alien Rescue Classroom or modify one of their lessons to meet your unit plan. By implementing the Alien Rescue approach, your students will have the opportunity to enhance their problem solving skills. Requires...
PBS
Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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Pbs: In the Mix Lesson Plan on Peer Mediation
PBS In The Mix offers a lesson plan on peer mediation, which is a formalized way of presenting problem solving.
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Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Think It Through
As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Read a Good Book: Creature Craft: Iptv Kids Clubhouse
Clubhouse friends visit their local library to read and discover more about birds. In this segment, kids take on the role of a bird and create a nest. Working in teams, kids apply their problem solving skills to create birds' nests...
PBS
Pbs: Mike and Padhu: Bikes and Trikes
Solve a word problem with Mike and Padhu. This video focuses on valid methods of problem solving, including guess-and-check and modeling with manipulatives.
Math Cats
Math Cats: Math Cats Balance
Use this interactive activity to learn about weights, balance and basic mathematics. With problem solving and math skills solve the questions about how many objects will balance out on the interactive scales.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Systems of Linear Equations
This tutorial will show you a four-step process for solving problems involving systems of linear equations. View several examples of Polya's process of problem solving and hone your own skills with practice exercises.
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Edte.ch: Maths Maps
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Equations With Fractions
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains solving equations with fractions by finding the least common multiple of the denominators and clearing the fractions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Cameron's Trip
Students solve multiplication and division real-world problems in this interactive web lesson.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Rectangular Coordinates
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the Cartesian coordinate system. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who have...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life
Read about what math has to do with cooking, chances of winning a game, even decorating your home. Teachers may want to peruse this site for ideas about real world applications in their lesson planning.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 6 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Year 5 Word Problems B
Learners use problem-solving and arithmetic skills to answer ten word problems. Students can check their answers when they are finished.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Sum and Difference Formulas for Tangent
This tutorial introduces the sum and differnce formulas for tangent, and gives several examples of problems to be solved as well as proving other identities. Assumes knowledge of the sum and difference formulas for sine and cosine.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing: Ratio and Rate [Pdf]
Learners explore the concepts of rate and ratio in a variety of problem-solving situations. Worksheets contain definitions and visual representations of concepts. Link to related ratio game. Other skills include measurement, data...
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What Are Good Leadership Skills: Activities for Leadership Workshops
Twelve activities for use in leadership training, aimed to develop teamwork and problem solving. Each activity lists objectives and clear instructions.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Conflict Resolution
This lesson engages students in learning about conflict resolution. Students will take notes on steps and procedures to help solve differences and will practice using these skills in a classroom activity.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: What Are You Plotting?
This one page website is for practicing graphing ordered pairs. It lets you know right away if your choice is incorrect. At the bottom of the page their is a challenge with the solution just a click away.
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