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Problem Solving Strategies

Participants will solve challenging middle school and high school algebra, geometry, and probability problems and develop a supplemental curriculum outline supporting the development of mathematical approaches to problems. We will discuss how to support students developing high levels of competence and sophistication with a wide range of mathematical approaches from "guess and check" to "consider a simpler problem" to "analyze in terms of parity".

This moderated course will be led by Stephen Weimar, Director of the Math Forum. It will take place online using Epsilen, as part of the NY Times Knowledge Network. The only technical requirements are a web browser and Internet access.

Who: Open to all teachers and tutors working with middle and high school mathematics.

When:

July 9 - July 22, 2009 [2 week intensive course]
Registration closes at 5 pm EST on Friday, July 3, 2009. There will be approximately 15 hours of seat-work involved in this course.

September 17 - October 28, 2009
Registration closes at 5 pm EST on Friday, September 11, 2009. There will be approximately 15 hours of seat-work involved in this course.

October 8 - November 18, 2009
Registration closes at 5 pm EST on Friday, October 2, 2009. There will be approximately 15 hours of seat-work involved in this course.

Credit: All individuals who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate indicating that they have completed 15 hours of professional development. This is equivalent to 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Cost: $149

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Please email me with any questions.

Stephen Weimar, Director of the Math Forum