{"product_id":"problem-solving-strategies-for-efficient-and-alfred-s-posamentier-9781412959698","title":"Problem-Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions, Grades 6-12: A Resource for the Mathematics Teacher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The authors have provided a unique, strategy-focused resource supported by a wealth of engaging examples that mathematics teachers can readily use to help students develop a more purposeful, systematic, and successful approach to problem solving.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Howard W. Smith, Superintendent \u003cbr\u003ePublic Schools of the Tarrytowns, Sleepy Hollow, NY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Helps both new and veteran teachers better understand the nature of problem solving as a critical mathematics process. The authors present in very simple terms the strategies that are the backbone of mathematics instruction. This indispensable material is useful at all levels, from basic stages to advanced student work to the development of top problem solvers.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Daniel Jaye, Principal \u003cbr\u003eBergen County Academies, Hackensack, NJ\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelp students become skilled and confident problem solvers!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating there is always more than one approach to solving a problem, well-known authors and educators Alfred S. Posamentier and Stephen Krulik present ten basic strategies that are effective for finding solutions to a wide range of mathematics problems. These tried-and-true methods--including working backwards, finding a pattern, adopting a different point of view, solving a simpler analogous problem, and making a visual representation--make problem solving easier, neater, and more understandable for students as well as teachers. \u003cbr\u003eProviding numerous sample problems that illustrate how mathematics teachers and specialists can incorporate these techniques into their mathematics curriculum, this updated edition also includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of new problems that show how to use the strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences to current NCTM standards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolutions to the problems in each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive discussions of the empowering strategies used to solve sample problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProblem-Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions, Grades 6-12\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e helps teachers develop students′ creative problem-solving skills for success in and out of school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred S. Posamentier,Stephen Krulik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1412959691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412959698\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.05h x 7.29w x 0.89d","brand":"Alfred S. Posamentier","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48518361874687,"sku":"9781412959698","price":95.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_82466acf-a0c4-44d8-beea-cdba0ca3d80a.jpg?v=1778734287","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/problem-solving-strategies-for-efficient-and-alfred-s-posamentier-9781412959698","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}