PRED 356: Methods of Science and Mathematics Teaching

PRED 356

Methods of Science and Mathematics Teaching
Chapter 5: Problem Solving

Table of Contents:

1.1 Definition of Problem Solving

1.2 Value of Problem Solving

1.3 A Three Part Lesson Formats

1.3.1 Before Phase

1.3.2 During Phase

1.3.3 After Phase

1.4 Designing and Selecting Effective Task

1.5 Attending Problem Solving Goals

1.5.1 Developing Problem Solving Strategies

1.5.2 Developing Metacognitive Habits

1.5.3 Attending Atitudinal Goals

Main reference for this chapter:

Van de Walle J. A.(2000) Elemantary and Middle School Math.: Teaching Developmentally. New York, Longman.

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

Distinguish the benefits of teaching with problems.
Identify the purpose and agenda in each of three parts of a lesson.
Analyze how to teach the problem solving strategies.
Discuss the effects of the the metacognitive habits and attitudinal goals .

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