National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
44th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, April 23-25, 2012

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 25-28, 2012

Introduction: Programs & Possibilities

 

About the Math Forum @ Drexel

AboutTheMathForumSpring.pdf

Professional Development

PDHandoutNCTM.pdf

Financial Education in the Math Classroom

MathForumFinancialEducation.pdf

Drexel University Online: Graduate Programs in Math Education

drexel_graduate_program_mathed.pdf

Join the Conversations at the Math Forum

join_the_mathforum.pdf

Take Dr. Math With You!

drmath.handout.pdf

Folding the Forum Logo

fractallogo.pdf

Free Online Resources

free_resource_list_handout.pdf

 

Problem-Solving Practices at the Math Forum

 

Mastering the Common Core Mathematical Practices
Through Problem-Solving Strategies

mastering_common_core.pdf

Problem Solving and Communication Activity Series

PSC_Activity_Series.pdf

How to Start Problem Solving in Your Classroom

PoWsGettingStarted.pdf

Think You Don't Have Time to Use the PoWs?

PoWsDontHaveTime.pdf

Scaffolding for the Math Writing (and talking) Process

PoWsWriting.pdf

Focus on Student Practice

communicator.article.mar.2012.pdf

Problem Solving-It Has to Begin with Noticing and Wondering

communicator.article.dec.2010.pdf

Writing to Develop Understanding: The Math Forum @ Drexel's PoWs

communicator.article.dec.2006.pdf

 

Math Forum Blogs

 

Thoughts, ideas, links, and opportunities to discuss developing students' problem solving and communication practices.

Elementary Mathematical Practices

Problems of the Week Blog (free scenarios)

The Max Ray Blog

Suzanne at the Math Forum

Problems of the Week Samples & Support Material

 

The Problems of the Week: Scenario Smorgasbord

scenario_smorgasbord.pdf

Samples of Our Problems

samplepowsall.pdf

PoWs in the Classroom

process.pdf

The PoW Scoring Rubric

rubric.pdf

What are the Problems of the Week and Why Should I Use Them?

whatarethepows.pdf

Primary PoW Packet: How Many Berries Did I Eat?

packet4451.pdf

Math Fundamentals PoW Packet: Mr. Lincoln's Line

packet4027.pdf

Pre-Algebra PoW Packet: A Pound of Valentine's Chocolates

packet3644.pdf

Algebra PoW Packet: Math Club Mystery

packet4036.pdf

Geometry PoW Packet: Extending the Enneagon

packet435.pdf

 

Math Forum Ignite Talks

 

2011 Indianapolis

Max Ray: Why 2 > 4: A Proof by Induction

Annie Fetter: Ever Wonder What They'd Notice?

Steve Weimar: Why Did You Do That?

2012 Philadelphia

Max Ray: Fun with Trig Identities [download pdf]

Annie Fetter: The Teacher I Would Have Been [download pdf]

Steve Weimar: What do we 'no'? [download pdf]

 

Math Forum Videos

 

Videos to prompt problem solving and/or demonstrate Math Forum's strategies in classrooms.

Suzanne's Classroom Videos

Video Scenario: Charlie's Gumballs

Video Scenario: Val's Values

Video Scenario: Visiting Friends