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Virtual Salt

Virtual Salt: Problem Solving Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Virtual Salt

Problem Solving Techniques

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Problem Solving: 3 Highly Effective Tools

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Professional Doc
Other

Pocket of Preschool: Problem Solving With Little Learners

For Teachers Pre-K - K
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...
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Problem Solving: Definition, Terminology and Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
A very concise and informative article about problem solving. Provided are definitions, terminology and patterns associated with problem solving.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Animal Einsteins: Figure That One Out

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Middle Ages Mathematics Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The "Middle Ages" is the theme of this mathematics project. Students use problem solving skills to solve real-life situations. Some of the project activities are the game of chess and an experiment catapulting marshmallows. Five...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Completely

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource examines the algebra topic of solving equations. Students view the tutorial to review how to solve by factoring. The lesson consists of the greatest common factor, difference between two squares, and trinomial techniques. An...
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PBS

Pbs: Role Play How to "Make Up"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Develop conflict resolution skills as you role-play how to "make up" after a disagreement. Write an ending to a story about a conflict that demonstrates postive ways to show you're sorry and explore how conflicts make you feel.