by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 26, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Challenges, General, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
Are you curious about our Building Problem Solving Strategies series? In this episode, we share an example of a problem and student work. What are the benefits of incorporating these types of problems? What should you expect? What important things should we...
by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our fourth grade series along with student work samples. We will look at some mistakes in student work, also. What does that tell us about their understanding? What...
by Leanne Luttrell | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Challenges, General, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
Are you curious about our Problem of the Week series? In this episode, we introduce a problem from our first grade series along with student work samples. We’ll also discuss some important things to consider when evaluating word problems from any source. Helping...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 29, 2021 | Algebraic Thinking, Blog, Challenges, General, Problem Solving
What tasks can be used to help 8th grade students understand two-way frequency tables AND help 3rd graders write equations with variables? In today’s episode we are using two-circle Venn diagram logic puzzles. Venn diagrams are often used to understand...
by Leanne Luttrell | Mar 11, 2021 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Teaching Strategies
What skills are most important, and how do you build them? “Top U.S. Companies: These are the Skills Students Need in a Post-Pandemic World” was published by EducationWeek last week. The entire article is worth reading, but here is a quote: McKinsey & Company...
by Leanne Luttrell | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog, General, Logic/Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Did you know some types of logic puzzles are part of the entrance exam for law school? Perplexing Placement Puzzles are part of Mind-Bending Mondays! I began writing and using these puzzles with my students many years ago. When the books were published, a close...
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