Acrobats, Grandpas, and Ivan / Burns, M. (1996). 50 Problem-solving lessons. New York: Math Solutions. [372.7044 B91]
Ages Problem
[CD - student discussion & unit] / 1) Watch Exploring Ages, grade PreK-3: the role of context: CD [Ed Laptop #2 and PC at the back].
2) Read the first two lessons in Fosnot (2008) Ages and Timelines
Subtraction on the Open Number Line [KIT 513.21 F6 2007]
(Chocolate) Box Designs
[CD - student discussion & unit] / 1) Watch Working with the Array, CD: [Ed Laptop #2 and PC at the back]
2) Read the first two lessons of Jensen, M., & Fosnot, C. (2007). The box factory: Extending multiplication with arrays. Portsmouth [KIT 513.213 F6 2007]
Condo Challenge / Lawrence & Hennessy (2002).Lessons for algebraic thinking: Grades 6-8. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [512.00712 L38 2002]
Counting on Frank / Bresser, R. (1995/2004). Math and literature: Grades 4-6 (2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [372.7044 B66 2004]
Frank’s Dog Food / Confer, C. (2005). Sizing up measurement: Activities for Grades 3-5 classrooms. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications. pp.112-115. [372.35044 C68 2007]
Gas Tank / Read the Gas Tank lessons of Jacob, B., & Fosnot, C. (2007). Best buys, ratios, and rates: Addition and subtraction of fractions. Portsmouth: Heinemann. [ KIT 513.26 F6 2007]
Handshake Problem / Burns, M. (2000). About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource 2nd ed. New York: Math Solutions pages 124 and 292. [372.7044 B93 2000]
The following article provides an overview of introducing algebraic thinking: Algebraic Thinking
Examples of children’s thinking: Sample Solutions
Video of children solving a simpler version of the problem: (scroll to workshop 6, the clip is about 7 min long and starts about 3:30 min into the video): Classroom Video
Horse Problem / Burns, M. (1989). A collection of math lessons 3-6. New York: Math Solutions. [372.7044 B95]
How much is Blue? / Burns, M. (2001). Lessons for introducing fractions. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications. [372.72 T5B87]
How much more to make one-half? / Burns, M. (2001). Lessons for introducing fractions. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications. [372.72 T5B87] Also there are student examples in Edfold 75.
In-Between Fractions / Burns, M. (2003). Lessons for extending fractions. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications. pp.102-116 [372.72 T5B87]
Jim & the Beanstalk / Bresser, R. (1995/2004). Math and literature: Grades 4-6(2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [372.7044 B66 2004]
Kitten Food – Best Buy
[CD - student discussions & unit] / 1) Watch the Ratio table: CD – [Ed Laptop #2]
2) Read the first two lessons of Jacob, B. & Fosnot, C. T. (2007). Best Buys, Ratios, and Rates: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. [KIT 513.26 F6 2007]
On the Day You Were Born / Bresser, R. (1995/2004). Math and literature: Grades 4-6(2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [372.7044 B66 2004]
Orange Problem / Burns, M. (2003). Lessons for extending fractions. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications. pp.102-116 [372.72 T5B87]
Parks Playground
[CD - student discussion] / 1)Watch Exploring Playgrounds CD [Ed Laptop #2] lesson.
2) Read the first two lessons Tarlow-Hellmen, L., & Fosnot, C. (2007). Exploring parks and playgrounds: Multiplication and Division of Fractions. Portsmouth: Heinemann. [KIT 513.26 F6 2007]
Remainder of One / Bresser, R. (1995/2004). Math and literature: Grades 4-6(2nd ed). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [372.7044 B66 2004]
Subs – Field Trip
[CD - student discussion] / 1) Watch the Fosnot, C. T. & Dolk, M. (2002).Sharing submarine sandwiches Grade 5: Developing Mathematical Models: CD [Ed Laptop #2]
2)Read the first two lessons of Fosnot, C. T. (2007). Field Trips and Fund-Raisers: Introducing Fractions. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. [KIT 513.26 F6 ]
3) Also there are student examples on reserve EDFold 74.
Three Store Problem / Three Store Problem
Trail Mix for a Crowd / Bresser & Holtzman (1999). Developing number sense: Grades 3-6. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [372.72044 B74]
Who Finishes When? / Lawrence & Hennessy (2002).Lessons for algebraic thinking: Grades 6-8. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions [512.00712 L38 2002]
Ed 4050 Action Research Lessons2008-09
You must have the call number in order to ask for these books which have been place on reserve. Print out this list or look under my name under course reserves to obtain the number.