Problem+Solving

[|National Library of Virtual Manipulatives] (Weblink) Many virtual manipulatives.

[|PedagoNet: Problem Solving: Train Your Brain] (Weblink) A group of story problems to solve.

[|Pedago: Problem Solving: Train Your Brain 2] (Weblink) A group of story problems to solve.

[|Brain Sizzlers] (Flipchart) This flipchart contains one page logic puzzles adapted from the book "Brain Sizzlers".

[|Perp Walk] (Weblink) Students solve 6 different crimes using critical thinking skills.

[|Battery & Paper Clip Challenge] (Weblink) How many batteries and coils does it take to pick up a certain number of paper clips? Spin to get a number and solve each problem.

[|Matchstick Puzzles] (Flipchart) In this Flipchart, students use logic and mathematical reasoning to visually solve problems using matchsticks. Students develop their sense of pattern recognition, and pattern disruption, and then apply algebraic sense to solve more complex problems.

[|Solving Word Problems] (Flipchart) Lesson Focus: identifying keyword phrases, defining variables, writing and solving algebraic equations.

[|Solving Word Problems Part II] (Flipchart) This is a another flipchart on Solving Word Problems

[|Solving Word Problems Part III] (Flipchart) A third flipchart lesson on solving word problems.

[|Applications Using Systems] (Flipchart) This flipchart provides guided practice with word problems involving systems of equations and gives a brief review on solving systems of equations.

[|Word Problem Lesson] (Flipchart) This flipchart works with word problems and strategies to solve them. There are a number of problems to practice solving.

[|Systems of linear equations word problems] (Flipchart) The students practice how to solve for systems of linear equations on word problems or using real life situations. This can be played as a game. Where the teacher explains first one problem and then students have a chance to solve the next one and get points by explaining the answer.

[|Lego Junkbot 2] (Weblink) is a fantastic free problem solving opportunity but you really need to instill into your students the nature of problem solving, challenge, 'guess and check' and notion of 'efficient solution' before attacking these problems.

[|The Problem Site] (Weblink) Play educatonal gams, solve daily puzzles, and //much more!//

[|Problem Solving Videos] (Weblink) Very short videos with problem solving activities.

[|Types of Graphs] (Flipchart) This flipchart explores the use of graphs. Bar graphs, tables and circle graphs are discussed.

[|Graphing and Choosing the Correct Graph] (Flipchart) This interactive excercise allows students to interact with data and decide which type of graph is appropriate. It also includes requirements and expectations for the students as they are creating their own graphs.

[|Graphing and Identifying Bias] (Flipchart) This flipchart allows students to identify that not every graph is appropriate for any data table. It allows students to see how data can be displayed and interpreted with each type of graph. Students can also vote for which graphs are best displaying the data.

[|Charts - Handling data] (Flipchart) This colourful, engaging flipchart presents displays of data using appropriate techniques (e.g. line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, and more). Real-life situations are presented using holidays and favourite fruits. Data handling and analysis.

[|Pie Charts - Handling data] (Flipchart) In this flipchart, students read and interpret information presented in a pie chart and then determine percentages and ratios numerically and graphically.

[|Kids' Zone: Create A Graph] (Weblink) This website allows students to create several types of graphs using data they have collected. The student will need to select the type of graph they want to create, then plug in the numbers and go! The graphs are fully customizable and students can even save and print them out.

[|Graphic Organizer - Venn Diagrams] (Flipchart) This graphic organizer uses Venn Diagrams for students to analyze similarities and differences. A template for students to follow is given. This is applicable to many different subject areas.

[|Venn Diagrams] (Flipchart) Students are taught how to create and read Venn diagrams. Students are also exposed to intersection and union of two sets.

[|Matrix Operations] (Flipchart) This flipchart is a demonstration of matrix operations of addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication.

[|Organizing Data in Matrices] (Flipchart) This lesson looks at organizing data into a matrix, as well as identifying the different elements in a matrix.

[|Adding and Subtracting Matrices] (Flipchart) This lesson covers adding, subtracting matrices and equivalent matrices.

[|Transforming Matrices] (Flipchart) This is a lesson on transforming, rotating and dilating matrices.

[|Patterns] (Flipchart) Patterns are all around us. Mathematics is the tool we use to define patterns. This flipchart enables students to identify, describe, and see mathematical connections within patterns.

[|VARIABLE, EXPRESSIONS, AND SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSION] (Flipchart) The lesson covers early topics in algebra - using variables, writing algebraic expressions, and simplifying algebraic expressions. For use over several class periods. I have a word document for student use as we work through the flipchart.

[|Variable Expressions] (Flipchart) This is an excellent ACTIVote review for variable expressions, number properties, and basic algebra. There are 30 ACTIVote questions with some sound bits.

[|Algebraic Expressions] (Flipchart) Students will do various activities to practice reading and writing algebraic expressions.

[|An Introduction to Functions] (Flipchart) This lesson can be used to introduce Algebra I students to functions. Student involvement is encouraged.

[|Functions and Relations] (Flipchart) Relations and functions flipchart for high school algebra.

[|Linear Functions] (Flipchart) Linear functions flipchart for high school algebra.

[|Functions] (Flipchart) This is an interactive flipchart to learn about function, domain, and range. Students will also look at several examples of functions and match relations to their corresponding graphs.

[|Quadratic Functions] (Flipchart) Quadratic function flipchart for high school algebra.

[|Cubic Functions] (Flipchart) Cubic functions flipchart for high school algebra.

[|Metric System] (Flipchart) Introduces the three bases for the metric system, liter, meter and gram. Shows the different units of measure that involve the three bases.

[|Metric Measurement] (Flipchart) This lesson can be an introduction or refresher for metric measurement.

[|Measuring] (Flipchart) This is a flipchart converted from PowerPoint to show the metric conversions.

[|The Metric System] (Flipchart) This flipchart is used for discussion regarding use of metric system and conversions in chemistry. Includes links to websites for further discussion, to a Power Point Slideshow for teaching conversion, to a video at NASA, Activote opportunity, student practice and student activity for measurement. PDF documents included for practice and activity.

[|Metric and Imperial Conversions Test] (Flipchart) In this flipchart, students practice their understanding of metric and imperial conversions with various assessment activities. Students use estimation skills to determine the measurement of various objects then convert their measurements.

[|Math by Design] (Weblink) Build it; learn it! Become a junior architect and build two virtual environments using geometry and measurement skills. Math by Design encourages problem solving and critical thinking, while helping to build mathematical skills for students taking algebra I and II.

[|Robot Obstacle Course] (Weblink) Program your robot to navigate the perils of the [|Robot Obstacle Course]...//and watch out for those trap doors!//