01396 A GUIDE TO PROBLEM SOLVING, POSTER (DALE SEYMOUR MATH)
What’s inside...
This guide to problem-solving in mathematics, designed by Dale Seymour, presents a structured approach aimed at enhancing students' analytical and critical thinking skills. It outlines key steps such as understanding the problem, devising and implementing a plan, and reviewing the solution. The guide is presented in a visual poster format, making it an accessible reference for key strategies and techniques. It covers various mathematical concepts and encourages the application of problem-solving methods to different types of math problems, making it a valuable educational tool for classroom walls.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
1 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some of the problem-solving strategies you learned from this poster?
Can you think of a situation where you could apply one of these strategies?
How do you feel when you solve a problem using these methods?
Can you explain how using diagrams helps understand and solve a problem?
Why is it important to have different strategies for problem-solving?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the problem-solving strategies to their everyday challenges to make the concepts more relatable.
Praise your child for their efforts in problem-solving, emphasizing the process over the correctness of the answer.
Discuss your own problem-solving experiences and strategies to model thinking processes.
Ask your child to teach you a problem-solving strategy from the poster, which reinforces their understanding and confidence.
Create a fun, low-pressure environment for these discussions to make problem-solving an engaging and rewarding activity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creative Problem Solving
Explanation: This book emphasizes the importance of innovative approaches to solving mathematical problems, showcasing various strategies beyond conventional methods.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving techniques to daily challenges, encouraging them to think outside the box and find unique solutions to obstacles they face.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: Through engaging math scenarios, the book teaches children to analyze and evaluate different solutions to a problem, sharpening their judgment and decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: This skill is vital in academic settings and personal decision-making, helping children assess options and make informed choices throughout their lives.
Example Lesson: Persistence in Facing Challenges
Explanation: By presenting complex problems, the book encourages children to persist and not be deterred by difficulties, fostering resilience.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of perseverance in overcoming academic hurdles and personal trials, reinforcing the value of effort and dedication.