Strengthening Problem-Solving Webinar Series

Part 1
Strengthening Problem-Solving Virtually and in Person: Mathematical Discourse and Collaboration

The following examples from our Think Tanks series are referenced in this webinar.

• Grade 1 Think Tank Measurement and Geometric Thinking Card
• Grade 2 Think Tank Reasoning with Fractions Card
• Grade 3 Think Tank Thinking Mathematically and Problem-Solving Card
• Grade 4 Think Tank Reasoning with Fractions and Decimals Card
• Grade 5 Think Tank Thinking Mathematically and Problem-Solving Card

The Think Tanks series are available for Grades 1-6 with four distinct categories to effectively develop mathematical practices and processes:

• Thinking Mathematically and Problem-Solving enables students to develop and apply problem solving skills across five strands (number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and working with data).
• Computation and Number Sense develops number sense and thinking strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Measurement and Geometric Thinking focuses on attributes and geometric shapes while practicing core visual, spatial, and reasoning skills.
• Reasoning with Fractions builds conceptual understanding and reinforces operations with fractions and decimals. Develops ratio thinking.

Click here to view the entire Think Tanks series for Grades 1-6.

Part 2
Strengthening Problem- Solving Virtually and in Person: Mathematical Task Selection

The following examples are referenced in this webinar.

Simply click on the links below to download a pdf.

• Thinking Mathematically and Problem Solving from The Think Tank Grade 6
• Reasoning with Fractions and Decimals from The Think Tank Grade 4
• ORIGO Thinking Tasks from Stepping Stones Grade 3