An Unusual Word Problem: “Dealing in Horses”
by January 10th, 2017
After I told Steven, the man seated next to me on an airplane, that I was a math teacher, he described the Dealing in Horses problem that he was given at a corporate management training session. The problem has been one of my teaching staples ever since.
Post from Marilyn’s Blog: The 1–10 Card Investigation
by June 03rd, 2016
The 1-10 Card Investigation has a big payoff with students. It engages their interest, involves them with making sense of a problem and persevering to solve it, and gives them experience with evaluating their progress and changing course as necessary. Plus it has a playful aspect that too often is lost in math class.
Back to school: Elevate instruction, engage students and empower learning
by August 07th, 2015
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner. At Math Solutions, we have a variety of resources to help you elevate instruction, engage students and empower learning in your classroom!
Feature Article: From Math Solutions “About Teaching Mathematics: A K–8 Resource, Fourth Edition”, by Marilyn Burns, (2015). Starting Point 4: Helping Students Become Effective Math Learners
by June 04th, 2015
NEW from Math Solutions "About Teaching Mathematics: A K–8 Resource, Fourth Edition", by Marilyn Burns, (2015).
