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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Notes

  1. Howe, Roger E. Three Pillars of First Grade Mathematics, and Beyond.
  2. "Keywords Are NOT the Key to Word Problems." The Math Spot (blog), December 6, 2014. Accessed June 12, 2015. http://polkadotsandteachingtots.blogspot.com.
  3. A., Van De Walle John, Karen S. Karp, LouAnn H. Lovin, and Jennifer M. Bay-Williams. "Chapter 9." In Teaching Student-centered Mathematics.
  4. "About RPS." About RPS. Accessed July 15, 2015. http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/AboutRPS.aspx.
  5. "Preparing America's Students for Success." Home. Accessed July 20, 2015. http://www.corestandards.org/.
  6. Himmele, Pérsida, and William Himmele. Total Participation Techniques: Making Every Student an Active Learner. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2011.
  7. Pólya, George. How to Solve It; a New Aspect of Mathematical Method. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1957.
  8. "Virginia Department of Education." VDOE. Accessed July 31, 2015. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/.

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