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Do your students do fine on math computation tests but struggle with word problems? Are they lost when they approach a word problem? Do they need strategies to help them solve word problems? All of these issues are addressed in this course. Specific strategies are presented with sample problems for each.

"I gained a lot of valuable information taking this class and have implemented many of the strategies in my classroom. It is refreshing to take a class that you can benefit from." - Patricia Siqueiros

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Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One A New View of Teaching Math Introduction to Math Strands Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Assignment #2: Article reflection Test #1 Unit Two The Problem-Solving Classroom Problem-Solving Vocabulary Test #2 Unit Three Solving Single, Two-Step and Multi-Step Problems Word Problem Patterns Estimation Strategy: Choose an Operation Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate Test #3

Unit Four Strategy: Identify Extra Information Strategy: Work Backwards Strategy: Use Visuals Test #4 Unit Five Strategy: Logical Reasoning Problem Solving Assessment Test #5 Unit Six Real World Math Problems Assignment #4: Create real world math problems and solutions

 

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