Problem Solving
- Absurd Math
Absurd Math is an interactive mathematical problem solving game
series. The player proceeds on missions in a strange world where
the ultimate power consists of mathematical skill and knowledge.
Many of the pages have hidden clues and areas. Anytime a player
needs help, they may E-mail for assistance. Teachers and parents
my E-mail for answer keys.
- Alive
Maths
"Alive Maths has two principal goals. The first is to create an
attractive and engaging environment in which students are motivated
and encouraged to mathematize, that is, to attend to spatial and
numerical relationships and seek to interpret and communicate
them. The second is to provide students with a means of reflecting
upon and sharing their mathematical work with peers and teachers."
- Fermi Questions Library
"Fermi questions emphasize estimation, numerical reasoning, communicating
in mathematics, and questioning skills. Students often believe
that "word problems" have one exact answer and that the answer
is derived in a unique manner. Fermi questions encourage multiple
approaches, emphasize process rather than "the answer", and promote
non-traditional problem solving strategies."
- Figure This!
Math Challenges for Families
How fast does your heart beat? Why are manhole covers round? Which
cookie has the most chocolate? These are examples of the problems
you'll find on this well-designed, educational site. Don't worry,
if you have trouble solving the problems, you can get a hint.
Full solutions to the problems are also provided.
- House of Math Word Problems
for Children
Here is a web site that promises to deliver word problems that
students might actually enjoy. At MathStories.com. are more than
3,500 story problems for students in grades 1-8, arranged in groups
according to grade level and topic. The worksheets are printable
for ease of use.
- Math Magic
MathMagic is a K-12 telecommunications project which provides
strong motivation for students to use computer technology while
increasing problem-solving strategies and communications skills.
MathMagic posts challenges in each of four categories (k-3, 4-6,
7-9 and 10-12) to trigger each registered team to pair up with
another team and engage in a problem-solving dialog. When an agreement
has been reached, one solution is posted for every pair.
- MathPro
Looking for problems to challenge your students "Thousands of
challenging problems are published each year in contests and journal
problem columns around the globe. MathPro Online references 20,945
problems (all published prior to 1990) from 38 journals and 21
contests. Solutions are not included, but locations of published
solutions usually are included."
- Math Stories.com
Though this site is intended for elementary children there are
some good problems that if reworded for the older student can
be used with developmental students
- Word
Problems for Kids
Word Problems for Kids is designed for teachers and their students.
The problems are classified into levels suitable for Grades 5
to 13. The problems are carefully selected to help students improve
their problem solving skills.
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