How to "Read and Write" in Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Mathematics

Course Description:

An in-depth exploration of teaching systematic approaches for solving math word problems and developing written communication skills to describe solution processes. Teachers will learn a wide range of strategies to develop students' skills in the math problem-solving tasks of:

• comprehending the problem and identifying relevant data
• analyzing the problem's internal structure to determine what type of problem it is
• selecting a viable solution process and carrying it out
• explaining the solution process both orally and in writing.

Course Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• explore a wide range of instructional strategies for math problem solving and math communication
• learn to create exciting math lessons that are challenging and achievable for all your students
• find a focus on strategies that can be applied across all grade levels in mathematics
• learn practical ideas and instructional strategies that they can immediately use with their students
• look at teaching strategies that can help students accomplish the four main tasks of problem solving:
• understanding the problem and what it is asking
• analyzing the problem to determine its structure
• choosing a solution process and carrying it out correctly
• explaining that process, both orally and in writing