Starting the Year Off With A Little Bit of Problem Solving

I have had a great time getting to know my students in our first full week back to school. I’m pretty sure that I have lucked out this year! Ahh…the honeymoon period. I love it!

Anyhow, I had mentioned a book a little while ago that I’d read this summer (What’s Your Math Problem? Getting to the Heart of Teaching Problem Solving)

and wanted to include in some capacity in my teaching this year. I just wanted to throw out a little update.

It’s so practical! I’ve used 2 problems from the book, just this week, and the kids are enjoying the challenge (so far).

The first problem I gave the students is pictured below. I gave them coins on their desks to manipulate and they had the solution in no time! I love when things work out the way I want them to!

How is your school year going so far?