Problem Solving and the Common Core

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 15.05.06

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Content
  4. One-Step Problems
  5. Two-Step Problems
  6. Progression of Unit
  7. Strategies
  8. Activities
  9. Appendix A: Collection of Word Problems
  10. Appendix B: Templates for Graphic Organizers
  11. Appendix C: Implementing District Standards
  12. Bibliography
  13. Notes

Creating a Culture of Critical Thinkers in the Mathematics Classroom: Reducing Dependency on Key Words

Melissa Rose Anderson

Published September 2015

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Bibliography

A., Van De Walle John, Karen S. Karp, LouAnn H. Lovin, and Jennifer M. Bay-Williams. "Chapter 9." In Teaching Student-centered Mathematics.

"About RPS." About RPS. Accessed July 15, 2015. http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/AboutRPS.aspx.

Himmele, Pérsida, and William Himmele. Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2011.

Howe, Roger E. Three Pillars of First Grade Mathematics, and Beyond.

"Keywords Are NOT the Key to Word Problems." The Math Spot (blog), December 6, 2014. Accessed June 12, 2015. http://polkadotsandteachingtots.blogspot.com.

Pólya, George. How to Solve It; a New Aspect of Mathematical Method. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1957.

"Preparing America's Students for Success." Home. Accessed July 20, 2015. http://www.corestandards.org/.

"Virginia Department of Education." VDOE. Accessed July 31, 2015. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/.

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