Imagine you’re a character in a math problem. You have three platters, but two cakes. All three platters need to have the ...

Lufkin Independent School District math teachers Bridget Streeb, left, and Kym Guzman plan out an algorithm to guess a random word selected from the dictionary in as few steps as possible during the ...

Id: 001226 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3 Description Focuses on: mathematical resources, ability to use heuristics, the student's beliefs about the use of mathematics to solve problems, and the ...

When your child figures out how many were taken away, write it down as a math fact (e.g., 20 - 7 = 13). Take turns hiding objects to practice more math facts.

SFUSD introduces a new K-8 math curriculum focusing on practical applications, aiming to improve student competence and test ...

A new algebra course guide has been released, featuring dynamic geometry software that transforms complex equations into ...

This study examines patterns in middle-grade boys' and girls' written problem solving strategies for a mathematical task involving proportional reasoning. The students participating in this study ...

Linda Hickson Bilsky, Sheila Blachman, Chris Chi, Athena Chan Mui, Phoebe Winter, Comprehension Strategies in Math Problem and Story Contexts, Cognition and Instruction, Vol. 3, No. 2 (1986), pp.

Success in math-based courses is more than just solving problems. It requires an in-depth understanding of the course concepts and the ability to apply your learning in different contexts. Mastering ...

Final Thoughts While workarounds can be an effective part of your problem-solving toolkit, it's important to be mindful of when they start becoming the problem.