SlideShare a Scribd company logo
The Problem with Problem Solving Beverly Bowles MAED 5040 June 28, 2010
Why Word Problems and Problem Solving? Teachers do not like teaching them. Students do not like working with them. EOG is multiple choice.   Student complaints of “Why do we need to know this?”
Teacher’s Point of View Do not possess tools to evaluate work Have low confidence in ability Bad past experiences We learned traditional technique of memorization and procedural skills. The possibility of more than one answer is scary!
Student’s Point of View Surprise!! Lack of understanding Lack of motivation Cannot recall information unless it is straightforward or teacher is assisting
What Can Teachers Do? Do not rely on the textbook Regularly incorporate non-routine problem solving tasks into classroom regimen Classroom discussion Allow students to take ownership of problem and classroom environment in regards to problem solving Ownership leads to positive attitude
Helping Students Think NCTM states problem solving is major goal of math education Teachers struggle with implementation Students need to develop ability to work on their own Incorporate more discussion and reflection Students and teachers gain more insight
Why Learn This? Help prepare students for problems faced in everyday life Incorporates real life problems Promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills Students do not have to be “stuck” with one strategy Students can become better at choosing alternatives when one strategy does not work
Conclusion Math should be learning activity Teachers and students work along side each other Students have to use skills attained to solve problems Teachers need to explain rather than instruct Shift focus from teachers to students Everyone wins!!

More Related Content

What's hot

Strategies for solving math word problems
Strategies for solving math word problemsStrategies for solving math word problems
Strategies for solving math word problems
mwinfield1
 
Attitudes to Learning
Attitudes to LearningAttitudes to Learning
Attitudes to Learning
MrsMcGinty
 
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
A Jorge Garcia
 
Problem based learning[1]
Problem based learning[1]Problem based learning[1]
Problem based learning[1]
kategomez
 
Questionnaire copy
Questionnaire   copyQuestionnaire   copy
Questionnaire copy
Rubinsa
 
Rethinking classroom management
Rethinking classroom managementRethinking classroom management
Rethinking classroom management
Lori Flint
 
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summary
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summaryKatrina casselle web based tutorial summary
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summary
trinacass
 
The road to outstanding - RVHS
The road to outstanding - RVHSThe road to outstanding - RVHS
The road to outstanding - RVHS
rvhstl
 
Effective ways to be a successful student
Effective ways to be a successful studentEffective ways to be a successful student
Effective ways to be a successful student
christophermartiness
 
2011 Peer To Peer Memo
2011 Peer To Peer Memo2011 Peer To Peer Memo
2011 Peer To Peer Memo
A Jorge Garcia
 
Ahhhhh stress!!
Ahhhhh stress!! Ahhhhh stress!!
Ahhhhh stress!! temorrison
 
Teaching and learning top ten jan. 15
Teaching and learning top ten   jan. 15Teaching and learning top ten   jan. 15
Teaching and learning top ten jan. 15
MrsMcGinty
 
Bh classroom management_13.3.06
Bh classroom management_13.3.06Bh classroom management_13.3.06
Bh classroom management_13.3.06
Sam Sheedy
 
Staff presentation what is nten meeting
Staff presentation   what is nten meetingStaff presentation   what is nten meeting
Staff presentation what is nten meetingrvhstl
 
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
rvhstl
 
Developing teaching and learning
Developing teaching and learningDeveloping teaching and learning
Developing teaching and learning
MrsMcGinty
 
Teaching and Learning Launch Twilight
Teaching and Learning Launch TwilightTeaching and Learning Launch Twilight
Teaching and Learning Launch Twilight
rvhstl
 
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?Nina Moore
 

What's hot (20)

Strategies for solving math word problems
Strategies for solving math word problemsStrategies for solving math word problems
Strategies for solving math word problems
 
Attitudes to Learning
Attitudes to LearningAttitudes to Learning
Attitudes to Learning
 
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
2005 Peer-to-Peer Memo
 
Problem based learning[1]
Problem based learning[1]Problem based learning[1]
Problem based learning[1]
 
Questionnaire copy
Questionnaire   copyQuestionnaire   copy
Questionnaire copy
 
Rethinking classroom management
Rethinking classroom managementRethinking classroom management
Rethinking classroom management
 
Carole marsh
Carole marshCarole marsh
Carole marsh
 
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summary
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summaryKatrina casselle web based tutorial summary
Katrina casselle web based tutorial summary
 
The road to outstanding - RVHS
The road to outstanding - RVHSThe road to outstanding - RVHS
The road to outstanding - RVHS
 
Effective ways to be a successful student
Effective ways to be a successful studentEffective ways to be a successful student
Effective ways to be a successful student
 
2011 Peer To Peer Memo
2011 Peer To Peer Memo2011 Peer To Peer Memo
2011 Peer To Peer Memo
 
Ahhhhh stress!!
Ahhhhh stress!! Ahhhhh stress!!
Ahhhhh stress!!
 
Teaching and learning top ten jan. 15
Teaching and learning top ten   jan. 15Teaching and learning top ten   jan. 15
Teaching and learning top ten jan. 15
 
Bh classroom management_13.3.06
Bh classroom management_13.3.06Bh classroom management_13.3.06
Bh classroom management_13.3.06
 
Pbl
PblPbl
Pbl
 
Staff presentation what is nten meeting
Staff presentation   what is nten meetingStaff presentation   what is nten meeting
Staff presentation what is nten meeting
 
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
RVHS TeachMeet 10 February 2015
 
Developing teaching and learning
Developing teaching and learningDeveloping teaching and learning
Developing teaching and learning
 
Teaching and Learning Launch Twilight
Teaching and Learning Launch TwilightTeaching and Learning Launch Twilight
Teaching and Learning Launch Twilight
 
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?
What Makes a Lesson Outstanding?
 

Similar to The problem with problem solving

PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in TeachingPURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
Mann Rentoy
 
Teachers Needs Analysis
Teachers Needs AnalysisTeachers Needs Analysis
Teachers Needs Analysis
victorgaogao
 
Tips for teachers for slideshare
Tips for teachers for slideshareTips for teachers for slideshare
Tips for teachers for slideshareRichard Voltz
 
Problem based learning, A teaching strategy
Problem based learning, A teaching strategyProblem based learning, A teaching strategy
Problem based learning, A teaching strategy
Susmita Halder
 
Urban Teacher Interview Report
Urban Teacher Interview ReportUrban Teacher Interview Report
Urban Teacher Interview Report
Dani Cox
 
How to handle weak students
How to handle weak studentsHow to handle weak students
How to handle weak students
Rajeev Ranjan
 
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)Azzah Amir
 
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their EffectivenessParaeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
 
Helping students dvelop good study habits
Helping students dvelop good study habitsHelping students dvelop good study habits
Helping students dvelop good study habitsJean Rose Palacio
 
Teacher for training session
Teacher for training sessionTeacher for training session
Teacher for training session
KhanSaif2
 
Should kids have homework a debate
Should kids have homework a debateShould kids have homework a debate
Should kids have homework a debate
Chloe Cheney
 
Inquiry Teaching Lecture
Inquiry Teaching LectureInquiry Teaching Lecture
Inquiry Teaching Lecture
Simon Leonard
 
Teaching for academic learning
Teaching for academic learningTeaching for academic learning
Teaching for academic learning
Muslim School & College System
 
The Effective and Ineffective Educator
The Effective and Ineffective EducatorThe Effective and Ineffective Educator
The Effective and Ineffective EducatorKim Day
 
How Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilities
How Do We Identify Children With Learning DisabilitiesHow Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilities
How Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilitiesgueste42a4d
 
CRLA Level 1 Tutor Training
CRLA Level 1 Tutor TrainingCRLA Level 1 Tutor Training
CRLA Level 1 Tutor TrainingSlc Germantown
 
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptxReflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
eloisajanna672
 
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In ExamsBest Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
calltutors
 
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In ExamsBest Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
calltutors
 

Similar to The problem with problem solving (20)

PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in TeachingPURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
PURPOSE, PASSION AND PRACTICE: What Matters Most in Teaching
 
Teachers Needs Analysis
Teachers Needs AnalysisTeachers Needs Analysis
Teachers Needs Analysis
 
Tips for teachers for slideshare
Tips for teachers for slideshareTips for teachers for slideshare
Tips for teachers for slideshare
 
Problem based learning, A teaching strategy
Problem based learning, A teaching strategyProblem based learning, A teaching strategy
Problem based learning, A teaching strategy
 
Urban Teacher Interview Report
Urban Teacher Interview ReportUrban Teacher Interview Report
Urban Teacher Interview Report
 
How to handle weak students
How to handle weak studentsHow to handle weak students
How to handle weak students
 
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)
Qed520 pbl group assignment (final)
 
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their EffectivenessParaeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
Paraeducator Perspectives: Factors that Help or Hinder their Effectiveness
 
Helping students dvelop good study habits
Helping students dvelop good study habitsHelping students dvelop good study habits
Helping students dvelop good study habits
 
Teacher for training session
Teacher for training sessionTeacher for training session
Teacher for training session
 
Should kids have homework a debate
Should kids have homework a debateShould kids have homework a debate
Should kids have homework a debate
 
Inquiry Teaching Lecture
Inquiry Teaching LectureInquiry Teaching Lecture
Inquiry Teaching Lecture
 
Teaching for academic learning
Teaching for academic learningTeaching for academic learning
Teaching for academic learning
 
The Effective and Ineffective Educator
The Effective and Ineffective EducatorThe Effective and Ineffective Educator
The Effective and Ineffective Educator
 
Review on Lesson Planning
Review on Lesson PlanningReview on Lesson Planning
Review on Lesson Planning
 
How Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilities
How Do We Identify Children With Learning DisabilitiesHow Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilities
How Do We Identify Children With Learning Disabilities
 
CRLA Level 1 Tutor Training
CRLA Level 1 Tutor TrainingCRLA Level 1 Tutor Training
CRLA Level 1 Tutor Training
 
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptxReflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
Reflective-Teaching-PowerPoint-Group-4.pptx
 
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In ExamsBest Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
 
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In ExamsBest Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
Best Ever Tips On How To Get Good Grades In Exams
 

Recently uploaded

Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Celine George
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
TechSoup
 
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docx
Acetabularia Information For Class 9  .docxAcetabularia Information For Class 9  .docx
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docx
vaibhavrinwa19
 
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
timhan337
 
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
Celine George
 
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe..."Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
SACHIN R KONDAGURI
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxFrancesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
EduSkills OECD
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Thiyagu K
 
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfThe Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
kaushalkr1407
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Atul Kumar Singh
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
JosvitaDsouza2
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
Vivekanand Anglo Vedic Academy
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
siemaillard
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Po-Chuan Chen
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
RaedMohamed3
 
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
Levi Shapiro
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
EverAndrsGuerraGuerr
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
 
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docx
Acetabularia Information For Class 9  .docxAcetabularia Information For Class 9  .docx
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docx
 
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
 
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17
 
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe..."Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
"Protectable subject matters, Protection in biotechnology, Protection of othe...
 
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ TIẾNG ANH GLOBAL SUCCESS LỚP 3 - CẢ NĂM (CÓ FILE NGHE VÀ ĐÁP Á...
 
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxFrancesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptx
 
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdfUnit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
Unit 2- Research Aptitude (UGC NET Paper I).pdf
 
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfThe Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
 
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
1.4 modern child centered education - mahatma gandhi-2.pptx
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free downloadThe French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
The French Revolution Class 9 Study Material pdf free download
 
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 5pptx.pptx
 
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
 
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...
 
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.pptThesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
Thesis Statement for students diagnonsed withADHD.ppt
 

The problem with problem solving

  • 1. The Problem with Problem Solving Beverly Bowles MAED 5040 June 28, 2010
  • 2. Why Word Problems and Problem Solving? Teachers do not like teaching them. Students do not like working with them. EOG is multiple choice. Student complaints of “Why do we need to know this?”
  • 3. Teacher’s Point of View Do not possess tools to evaluate work Have low confidence in ability Bad past experiences We learned traditional technique of memorization and procedural skills. The possibility of more than one answer is scary!
  • 4. Student’s Point of View Surprise!! Lack of understanding Lack of motivation Cannot recall information unless it is straightforward or teacher is assisting
  • 5. What Can Teachers Do? Do not rely on the textbook Regularly incorporate non-routine problem solving tasks into classroom regimen Classroom discussion Allow students to take ownership of problem and classroom environment in regards to problem solving Ownership leads to positive attitude
  • 6. Helping Students Think NCTM states problem solving is major goal of math education Teachers struggle with implementation Students need to develop ability to work on their own Incorporate more discussion and reflection Students and teachers gain more insight
  • 7. Why Learn This? Help prepare students for problems faced in everyday life Incorporates real life problems Promotes critical thinking and problem solving skills Students do not have to be “stuck” with one strategy Students can become better at choosing alternatives when one strategy does not work
  • 8. Conclusion Math should be learning activity Teachers and students work along side each other Students have to use skills attained to solve problems Teachers need to explain rather than instruct Shift focus from teachers to students Everyone wins!!