MATH PROBLEMS??? NO PROBLEM!!! GOAL: to show different strategies in teaching problem solving ...

1. Functions, Coordinates and Graphs

1.1. Functions

1.2. Rectangular coordinates

1.3. Linear functions and slope

2. Polya's Problem Solving Principles

2.1. Understanding the problem

2.2. Devising a plan

2.3. Carrying out the plan

2.4. Looking back

3. A PROBLEM IS...

4. PROBLEM SOLVING IS...

5. Sets

5.1. Venn Diagrams

5.2. Manipulatives

6. Strategies for Solving Word Problems

6.1. Using a model

6.2. Work Backwards

6.3. Make a Drawing

6.4. Make a Table

6.5. Guess and check

7. Patterns and problem solving

7.1. Properties of Equality

7.2. Solving Inequalities

8. Deductive reasoning

8.1. Logic