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Problems of the Week Scenario Samples

Rolling Triangle [Problem #3375] Scenario || Scenario2

Bracelet Craze [Problem #1013] Scenario

Snail's Trail [Problem #5247] Scenario

Filling Glasses [Problem #5104] Scenario || Scenario2 || Rubric || Problem

 

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Technology Problem of the Week

Traffic Jam

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What Ignites the Math Forum?

Max Ray: Why 2 > 4: A Proof by Induction

    http://www.screencast.com/t/wqBSFhi0

Steve Weimar: Why Did You Do That?

    http://www.screencast.com/t/wZWd7rNFq

Annie Fetter: Ever Wonder What They'd Notice?

    http://www.screencast.com/t/dApzpmmZ

 

Resource Links

Join the Conversations at the Math Forum

    join_the_mathforum.pdf

Free Online Resources

    free_resource_list_handout.pdf

 

Mastering the Common Core Mathematical Practices Through Problem-Solving Strategies

    masteringcommoncore.pdf

Problem Solving and Communication Activity Series

    PSC_Activity_Series.pdf

 

Writing to Develop Understanding: The Math Forum @ Drexel's PoWs

    communicator.article.dec.2006.pdf

Problem Solving-It Has to Begin with Noticing and Wondering

    communicator.article.dec.2010.pdf

Think You Don't Have Time to Use the PoWs?

    PoWsDontHaveTime.pdf

 

Sample Teacher Packets

Primary PoW Packet: How Many Berries Did I Eat?

    packet4451.pdf

Math Fundamentals PoW Packet: Mr. Lincoln's Line

    packet4027.pdf

Pre-Algebra PoW Packet: A Pound of Valentine's Chocolates

    packet3644.pdf

Algebra PoW Packet: Math Club Mystery

    packet4036.pdf

Geometry PoW Packet: Extending the Enneagon

    packet435.pdf