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"Thinking Blocks is a suite of learning tools designed to help students solve math word problems accurately and efficiently. Using brightly colored blocks, students model mathematical relationships and identify known and unknown quantities. The model provides students with a powerful image that organizes information and simplifies the problem solving process. By modeling increasingly complex word problems, students develop strong reasoning skills which will facilitate the transition from arithmetic to algebra."

"The Problems of the Month are designed to be used schoolwide to promote a problem-solving theme at your school. The problem is divided into five levels, Level A through Level E, to allow access and scaffolding for the students into different aspects of the problem and to stretch students to go deeper into mathematical complexity."

"The Stella problems are not typical textbook exercises. They are considered "non-routine" problems because the methods of attacking them are not immediately obvious. Because these problems can supplement and enliven traditional mathematics courses in a variety of ways, we have included materials to assist in using Stella problems in your teaching: "

Posted on February 2, 2011. Filed under: Assessment, During the Guided Math Lesson, Graphic Organizers, Guided math, Mathematical Proficiency | Tags: Assessment, mathematical thinking, problem solving, springboards, story problems, vocabulary, word problems, writing | These graphic organizers from DePaul University are excellent. I like the idea of guided math groups. - Laurel

"On our website you will find thousands of our free mathematics enrichment materials (problems, articles and games) for teachers and learners from ages 5 to 19 years. All the resources are designed to develop subject knowledge, problem-solving and mathematical thinking skills."

"We've created Yummy Math to provide teachers with an easy way to bring real-life into their math classrooms. It is our belief that when math is explored in contexts that are familiar and of interest to students, students will be more engaged to do math, reason, think critically, question and communicate. Our activities are written to correspond with the NCTM Process Standards and the CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice."

identifying and using a new teacher's strengths to improve instruction/solve problems of practice

Mathster Vakkas is a math specialist that has been teaching elementary school mathematics for 15 years. He creates research-based, student-centered, "real-life", math video-clips, tutorials, interactive video read alouds, and lessons that promote constructivism, cognitive development, and 21st Century Skills. His lessons are differentiated for all learners and will help children become better problem solvers.

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