Course Description

Problem Solving is such an important aspect of school mathematics. Even students who can solve basic problems, often get thrown for a loop when they are in word problems. In this course, Dr. Nicki explore how to get all students to solve word problems through scaffolded experiences. There is a discussion about templates, rubrics, checklists, models, tools, reasoning, the many different problem types and assessments. Teachers will walk away from this course knowing exactly what to do. This course is designed around Dr. Nicki’s upcoming book on Problem Solving in Action (k-2). This course is geared for grades k-2. The price includes full access to the course and materials for 10 months.

Dr. Nicki Newton

Dr Nicki has an Ed.M. and an Ed.D from the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University specializing in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development. She uses her strong understanding of curriculum to address the differentiated needs of all students in her work with teachers and administrators. Dr. Nicki builds upon current curriculum research and theory to provide practical, realistic 21st century strategies in today’s classrooms. Dr. Newton is greatly interested in teaching and learning practices around the world and has researched education in Denmark, Guatemala and India.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1

  • 2

    Module 2

    • Structure of Word Problems

    • Examples of Different Problem Types

    • Agenda Module 2

    • word problem primary template fig 1.1

    • Greg Tang Word Problems

    • Math Playground

    • A deeper dive

    • Padlet Walkthrough
  • 3

    Module 3

    • problem solving module 3 k-2

    • Money stories

    • Money 2
  • 4

    Module 4

    • Scaffolding Problem Solving

    • problem solving module 4

    • Problem solving module 4

    • Problem Solving Template 2016 h (2) (1)

    • word problem primary template fig 1.1 (1)
  • 5

    Module 5

    • Language and Word Problems

    • Problem solving Module 5

    • Problem solving module 5
  • 6

    Module 6

    • Reasoning and Word Problems

    • problem solving module 6

    • Problem solving module 6

    • Ocean Story Mats

    • Dino Story Mat
  • 7

    Module 7

    • Modeling Word Problems

    • Agenda Module 7 Word Problems

    • Problem Solving Idea Mat (2)

    • Problem solving module 7

    • Math Learning Center

    • Didax virtual manipulatives

    • Modeling with the Rekenrek

    • Virtual Number Line Talk 1

    • Base Ten Blocks

    • Virtual Number Line Talk 2

    • Cuisenaire Rods Talk
  • 8

    Module 8

    • Math Literature Circles

    • Module 8 Problem solving

    • Problem solving module 8

    • Spinner Stories

    • Spinner Story Resource

    • Image Talks
  • 9

    Module 9

    • Math Literature Circles

    • Module 9 Problem Solving

    • Problem solving module 9
  • 10

    Module 10

    • Math Word Problem Challenge

    • Module 10 problem solving

    • Problem solving module 10
  • 11

    Module 11

    • Assessments and Word Problems

    • Module 11 Word Problems

    • Problem solving module 11

    • My Word Problem Checklist (2)

    • Rubrics
  • 12

    Module 12

    • Action Planning

    • math wordproblem planning templates 2016

    • Problem solving module 12
  • 13

    Bonus Videos

    • Introduction to Word Problems

    • k-2 wp5

    • k-2 wp8

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