Book 2 Chapter 1 Material

Chapter 1

Problem Solving Strategies...1

1.1 Introduction…2

1.2 Four Step Problem Solving Process…3

1.3 Using Patterns and Related Problems…4

1.4 Using Tables and Diagrams…8

1.5 Additional Strategies…10

1.6 Practice Exercises for Chapter 1…12

This download includes:

1. Chapter 2 e-book pages along with answers from Appendices A & B.

Feel free to print and use any of the pages in your classroom.

2. A PowerPoint for each section 1.1 - 1.5.

Feel free to modify PowerPoints for use in your classroom.

3. A Video made using the PowerPoint for each section 1.1 - 1.5.

Material in this chapter was written to give future elementary and math education majors an introduction to a variety of strategies for solving application problems.

Key facts to remember:

1. Not everyone thinks the same.

2. Not every problem needs to be worked using the same strategy. I'm sure you will be amazed at some of the strategies discussed in this chapter that you were not aware of.

3. Encouraging mental work will improve a student's thinking and problem-solving skills.

4. Requiring students to show all work may hinder the development of thinking and problem-solving skills for many students. Students begin to act like a robot, and we know robots can't think for themselves.