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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 Blackboard Vista (formerly WebCT). 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: Fall schedule will appear here when announced.

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) that can be received from the Drexel University School of Education for a fee of $15 to cover administrative costs.

Cost:
      $140 - course alone
      $165 - course plus Class Membership access through the end of the course
      $205 - course plus Class Membership access through June 30, 2009
        $15 - administrative fee for 1.5 CEUs

Please email me with any questions.

Stephen Weimar, Director of the Math Forum