In this session, teachers investigate how to plan and facilitate 3-part math lessons that allow students to develop and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts through problem-solving. Practical classroom strategies that are easily adapted to all grade levels are shared.

Audience: K-8

Resources:

• Mary-Kay online: wiki, Twitter
  • Mary-Kay’s math games page
• Cathy Fosnot: website and video discussing the false dichotomy of facts vs conceptual learning
• Ontario Curriculum: Mathematics Grades 1-8
• Capacity Building Series:
  • Grand Conversations, Junior monograph
  • Communication in Math
  • Social Environment: The Third Teacher
• Literacy Numeracy Series – Differentiation in Math
• EduGAINS:
  • Guides for Effective Instruction in Math
  • Math Processes
  • Posters for Mathematical Processes
• John Holt: How Children Learn
• National Research Council Report on Mathematics
• Structure of Math Problems
• Types of Problems
• Student Interaction in Math Class
• Sample EQAO problems
• “Minds On” support resource
• Inside/Outside e-workshop
• Videos:
  • Parking the car
  • Escalator problem

Related sessions:

• Using Manipulatives for Problem-Solving in the Primary Classroom
• Using Manipulatives for Problem-Solving in the Junior Classroom
• Developing Number Sense Through Math Problem-Solving