Demonstrates problem solving strategies with solutions and teaching notes and allows the teacher to create a collection of problems to fit a particular grade level
Contents
Preface vii
Publisher’s Acknowledgments ix
About the Authors x
1. An Introduction to Problem Solving 1
Problem Solving on Assessment Tests 3
The Heuristics of Problem Solving 4
How to Use This Book 4
Problem Decks 5
The Strategies of Problem Solving 6
2. Organizing Data 7
Applying the Organizing Data Strategy 7
Chapter Teaching Notes 8
Problems for Students 9
3. Intelligent Guessing and Testing 24
Applying the Intelligent Guessing and Testing Strategy 25
Chapter Teaching Notes 26
Problems for Students 27
4. Solving a Simpler Equivalent Problem 36
Applying the Solving a Simpler Equivalent Problem Strategy 36
Chapter Teaching Notes 37
Problems for Students 38
5. Acting It Out or Simulation 48
Applying the Acting It Out or Simulation Strategy 48
Chapter Teaching Notes 50
Problems for Students 51
6. Working Backwards 60
Applying the Working Backwards Strategy 61
Chapter Teaching Notes 62
Problems for Students 63
7. Finding a Pattern 71
Applying the Finding a Pattern Strategy 72
Chapter Teaching Notes 73
Problems for Students 74
8. Logical Reasoning 88
Applying the Logical Reasoning Strategy 88
Chapter Teaching Notes 89
Problems for Students 90
9. Making a Drawing 99
Applying the Making a Drawing Strategy 99
Chapter Teaching Notes 100
Problems for Students 101
10. Adopting a Different Point of View 116
Applying the Adopting a Different Point of View Strategy 117
Chapter Teaching Notes 117
Problems for Students 118
Readings on Problem Solving 134
