PROBLEM SOLVING

Treasure West

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OBJECTIVES FOR THE DAY

Teachers will experience a problem solving model using the
UPSC Problem Solving Plan and the HISD Problem Solving
Board.
Teachers will practice a grade level specific problem using one
of the Problem Solving Plans.

TRUE OR FALSE:
PROBLEM SOLVING?

Problem
solving
gives
students
a
Problems
should
is
not
one
be
of
used
the
to
Problem solving means engaging
context
tonew
helpconcepts
them
make
introduce
most
important,
if
not
the
and
most
in a task for which the solution
sense
out
of
the mathematics
extend
important,
previously
aspect
learned
of
doing
method is known in advance.
they
are learning.
knowledge.
mathematics.
TRUE
FALSE

WHY DO I NEED A PLAN?

STAAR is dual coded (most of the test covers Process Standards)
DLA results show that many students are not mastering Process
Standards.
Research has shown that graphic organizers help students be able to
transfer skills into process.
Supports different types of learners.

HISD PROBLEM SOLVING PLAN

UPSC PROBLEM SOLVING PLAN

UNDERSTAND

PLAN

SOLVE

CHECK

MODEL
You will now experience a
model using the HISD
Problem Solving Board and
the UPSC Problem Solving
Plan.

PRACTICE/
TEACH BACK
Solve the problem using the
chosen Problem Solving Plan
Be prepared to share.

WRAP UP!
Think about the following question:
How can the a plan help support
problem-solving in my classroom?

Turn and Talk

REFLECTION
One thing I will take away from this
session to implement immediately in my
classroom is ______________

THANK YOU!
Treasure West
twest2@houstonisd.org