by MathPickle | Jul 9, 2015 |
Mathematics is a tool to solve problems. It has no more right to be taught as a subject than “vocabulary.” All elementary math classrooms should be abolished in favour of problem solving classrooms. Mathematics is a by-product of great problem...
by MathPickle | Jul 9, 2015 |
A quality mathematics education has problem solving at its core. Board games are a joyous celebration of problem solving. The two belong together!
by MathPickle | Jul 9, 2015 |
Removing the stigma of failure is essential for a classroom to flourish. Do this – not be avoiding failure, but by courting it. In every class plan and strategize how you are going to give your students the gift of failure. Start off by making it tongue-in-cheek...
by MathPickle | Jul 9, 2015 |
The primary advantage of promoting a sociable problem solving is that it engages a higher proportion of students. My preference is to have them work in pairs on one piece of paper, but some students prefer to work alone. Usually this is respected. Experiment with...
by MathPickle | Jul 9, 2015 |
By deflecting top students into engaging problem solving it allows you time to walk around the class and help other students with skill acquisition. Problem solving is never a waste of time – it is the number one reason we teach mathematics in the first...
