Enhancing Independent Problem Solving in Students

Enhancing Independent Problem Solving in Mathematics offers an exciting program that allows students to explore their problem-solving abilities. The text can be used as a teaching tool or an independent enrichment activity for curious students who thrive on self-directed and self-checking activities. Students can move through the program independently and at their own pace.

The program challenges students to develop critical, analytical, and divergent problem-solving skills. The activities are ideal for risk taking and motivate gifted learners to try newer and bigger challenges. Lessons on estimation, geometry, Gestalt problem solving, using graphs and diagrams, pattern recognition in data, and other skills related to advanced problem solving are included.

This book includes 30 lessons for each grade level. Also included in the book is a comprehensive teacher's guide with teaching tips and ideas.

Grades 3-5

Wayne P. Hresko, Ph.D., is a former public school teacher and faculty member at the University of North Texas, New York University, and Kent State University. In addition to his interest in problem solving and independent thinking, he is the editor of the Journal of Learning Disabilities. As an active researcher in the area of educational assessment, he has co-authored several nationally standardized tests in the areas of early language, early reading, developmental assessment, and young children's academic achievement. Recently, he has begun collaborating with researchers in Monterrey, Mexico, focusing on the areas of young children's language development and articulation ability.

Shelley R. Herron is an academic advisor at the University California Santa Barbara. She has co-authored three nationally standardized tests in the areas of early writing, young children's academic achievement, and comprehensive abilities in mathematics. She is a former public and private school teacher and adjunct professor at the University of North Texas and Sam Houston State University. Dr. Herron is continuing her publication endeavors in test development and practical texts for teachers and students.