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Grade Level: Grades 3-4 and up
OBJECTIVE:
Teaching logical problem solving.The lessons provide the teacher with a systematic approach to introducing logical problem solving. Examples are used to illustrate the concepts involved in logical problem solving. These concepts are introduce in a logical order starting with the most basic ideas and evolving to a complete description of the tools of logical problem solving. They are applicable in all subjects at all grade levels that use mathematics for problem solving.
Procedures:
(1) Regardless of grade level use the lessons in order presented starting with Lesson 1.The lessons provide students in early grades with problem solving methods which will last a life time.More advanced students can correct ineffective problem solving habits. This becomes increasingly important at the highschool and college level since inadequate problem solving habits have become firmly embedded.
(2) Provide adequate time and practice with each lesson.Strive to embed the problem solving idea of each lesson so well that use of the idea is automatic.Focus on the problem solving concepts involved in each lesson not on the problem used to illustrate the concept involved..
(3) Maintain a global view by reviewing previous lessons before starting a new lesson.Each of the successive lessons builds on the ideas presented in preceding lessons.