Tagged as: Problem Solving
The Math Problem Solving Process for Young Children
Observing the problem solving process that young children undergo when faced with a mathematical situation can help educators and other adults understand better. Many of the Focus on the Child and other videos we have on our website can assist in demonstrating the thinking going on in children's minds.
Series: Focus on the Child
Second Grade Problem Solving with Child 5
March 15, 2016
This second grader demonstrates an interesting choice for a mathematical model by graphing.
- Topic: Pattern, Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Child 5, Correction, Problem Solving
Series: Hear from the Experts November 19, 2015
Rich Math Tasks with Diane Briars
Diane Briars describes math tasks as "the vehicles for mathematical learning." It is important that tasks require reasoning and problem solving strategies.
- Age/Grade Level: Adult Learners, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Problem Solving, Diane Briars
Series: Focus on the Child April 11, 2014
Pattern with Child 14
This second grader extends a shape pattern to ordinal numbers.
- Topic: Pattern
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Child 14, Correction, Problem Solving
Series: Focus on the Child March 26, 2013
Changing Quantity with Bears with Child 7
A story about bears moving in and out of a cave provides an opportunity for math thinking.
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Animals, English Language Learner, Problem Solving, Correction, Child 7
Series: Focus on the Child March 2, 2013
Composing Shapes with Child 12
A child composes a 6-pointed star shape using pattern blocks in multiple ways.
- Topic: Shape
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags English Language Learner, Problem Solving, Correction, Child 12
Series: Focus on the Child February 20, 2013
Solving a Comparison Number Story with Child 30
A child works to discover "how many more" a person has.
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten
- Tags Problem Solving, Comparing, Child 30
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