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Engaging Math Education Strategies for Creative Problem Solving

Explore innovative methods of formative assessment, ePortfolios, differentiation, student choice, project-based learning, and fostering creativity in math education. Encourage students to think creatively and solve real-life math problems with student choice methods.

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Engaging Math Education Strategies for Creative Problem Solving

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  1. CC Photo Credit: Mykl Roventine via CompfightMaking Math Relevant

  2. Guiding Questions • What does Math assessment look like in your teaching context? What is assessed? How often? Who assesses? • How do you differentiate your instruction to reach all learners? • How do you inspire your students to be creative problem-solvers?

  3. Formative Assessment • A variety of formal and informal assessments that take place throughout the learning process • Helps guide instruction and improve student understanding • Helps students understand where they are and where they want to go • Shifts focus from grades to the learning process CC Photo Credit: Enokson via Compfight

  4. ePortfolios • An evolving portfolio of student learning • Provides opportunity to document learning in a variety of ways (writing, voice recordings, videos, pictures) • Students take ownership of their learning and reflect on what they've learned and where they want to go

  5. Conferencing • Nothing is more valuable than descriptive feedback that helps to guide learning; remember to include a "for instance" • Schedule conferencing on a regular basis (individual, small groups) • Find a method of documentation that works for you (filming, recording, sticky notes in student folders) Photo Credit: Wonderlane via Compfight

  6. DifferentiationMore than different problems for different students... • Allowing students choice in how they show understanding • Draw, tell, teach, build, look for real problems! • Flatten your classroom walls and explore the real-life context of Math CC Photo Credit: solidether via Compfight

  7. Student Choice • Let students share their thinking in multiple ways... • Tutorials: Explain Everything, Educreations, Show Me • Slide Shows: Haiku Deck • Voice recordings: Voice Recorder, Voice Thread, Audioboo • Pictures, drawings, or diagrams: Skitch, Strip Design • Blogs or websites: Kidblog, Weebly CC Photo Credit: Michelle Brea via Compfight

  8. Project-Based Learning • An opportunity for students to show their understanding in multiple ways • Real-life applications of Math concepts (build a garden, go grocery shopping) • Assign less problems - assign richer problems; students can tackle the aspects of the problem that best suit their needs and abilities • Sample grade seven project ideas: Plan your dream vacation, design your dream bedroom, grocery shop for a class party, build a school garden...

  9. Creativity in Math • Why do so many students fear or dislike Math? How can we make it more relevant? • Why do we tend to discourage creative or unusual solutions in Math? • How can we encourage creative thinking and problem-solving while still engaging students in the "big ideas" of Math?

  10. Caine's Arcade Next Global Cardboard Challenge: October 5, 2013 Photo Credit: www.cainesarcade.com Caine's Arcade Video

  11. Your turn! • In groups of 3-4, build the tallest possible free-standing tower using ALL of your cardboard and only 5 pieces of tape. • You have 10 minutes :)

  12. What "big ideas" in Math could you explore while participating in an activity like the Global Cardboard Challenge?

  13. Creativity in Math • Remember: Constraints inspire creativity! • Find as many ways as possible to solve a problem • Find the longest possible way to solve a problem • Find problems within your school or community (e.g. waste reduction or playground space) and develop creative solutions CC Photo Credit: Nina Matthews via Compfight

  14. What will you do to make Math relevant this year?

  15. Twitter @beverleybunkerEmailbunker_b@surreyschools.caBlogwww.mmebunker.wordpress.com

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