Problem Solving Strategies: Crossing the River with Dogs and other Mathematical Adventures (Instructor's Resource Book & Answer Key) - Softcover

Herr, Ted; Johnson, Ken

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9781559533713: Problem Solving Strategies: Crossing the River with Dogs and other Mathematical Adventures (Instructor's Resource Book & Answer Key)
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ISBN 10: 1559533714 ISBN 13: 9781559533713
Publisher: Key Curriculum Press, 2001

Synopsis

Problem Solving Strategies Crossing the River with Dogs and Other Mathematical Adventures Why Teach a Course in Problem Solving? The NCTM Principles andStandards state that problem solving should be integrated throughout all courses and grade levels. For example, guess-and-check is a natural strategy to apply in algebra. Advanced math students often use finite differences to study functions and sequences. And drawing a diagram and using physical representations are commonly employed strategies in many contexts. However, many students never encounter valuable strategies such as matrix logic or unit analysis. And in content-crowded math classes, few students get the concentrated practice or time necessary to fully develop their problem-solving skills. By taking a semester course in problem solving, students can master a multitude of strategies while developing confidence in their problem-solving abilities. Your students will be better prepared to meet the challenges of school and life by taking this course.

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Publisher
Key Curriculum Press
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1559533714
ISBN 13 
9781559533713
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
388
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