|
Benefits of using the Problems of the Week
(PoWs) as a regular part of a math program:
- PoWs address all of NCTM's Process Standards.
- PoWs help students to build new mathematical knowledge in a meaningful context.
- They encourage making connections with other mathematical ideas and with
contexts outside of mathematics.
- They encourage students to try different approaches. Students learn how
to get started on a challenging problem and develop strategies for making
progress when they are stuck.
- PoWs provide a vehicle for teaching and reinforcing basic skills.
- PoWs can help teachers meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
- Having a different audience to write for is very motivating to children.
- PoWs provide opportunities to develop literacy skills.
- They create an opportunity for students to reflect on the problem solving
process.
- Collecting student work through submissions to the PoW enables teachers
to examine, learn from, discuss, and prepare teaching strategies for students.
- PoWs help prepare students for constructed response problems on tests.
|
