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Posamentier, Alfred S.

Problem solving in mathematics, grades 3-6 : powerful strategies to deepen understanding / Alfred S. Posamentier, Stephen Krulik. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, c2009. - xii, 134 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134).

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
1. An Introduction to Problem Solving
2. Organizing Data
Applying the Organizing Data Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
3. Intelligent Guessing and Testing
Applying the Intelligent Guessing and Testing Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
4. Solving a Simpler Equivalent Problem
Applying the Solving a Simpler Equivalent Problem Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
5. Acting It Out or Simulation
Applying the Acting It Out or Simulation Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
6. Working Backwards
Applying the Working Backwards Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
7. Finding a Pattern
Applying the Finding a Pattern Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
8. Logical Reasoning
Applying the Logical Reasoning Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
9. Making a Drawing
Applying the Making a Drawing Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
10. Adopting a Different Point of View
Applying the Adopting a Different Point of View Strategy
Teaching Notes
Problems for Students
Readings on Problem Solving

ISBN: 9781412960663 (cloth) 1412960665 (cloth) 9781412960670 (pbk.) 1412960673 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008049669

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA908233 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014889261 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Problem solving--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary)

LC Class. No.: QA63 / .P668 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 372.7 POS