Here is the powerpoint and additional resources for my NCTM 2014 presentation:
Setting the Scene: Designing Your Problem-Based Classroom
NCTM – Setting the Scene [PPT]
NCTM_Problem Based Learning one pager_Krall [PDF]
The Source Texts
- NCTM Research Brief – “Why Is Teaching With Problem Solving Important to Student Learning?”
- Jo Boaler – “What’s Math Got To Do With It?” [amazon]
- Ilana Horn – “Strength In Numbers” [amazon]
- Parks and Recreation – Season 5, Episode 8: Pawnee Commons [netflix]
The Tasks
- Moving On Up
- Entry Event
- Problem Planning Form – Moving On Up
- Dimensions (image to the right)
- U-Haul Truck Options
- Furniture Estimates
- Entry Event
- Energy Efficiency
- Racing Squirrel
- A Cyclist’s Proposal
The Resources
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