Problem Solving Strategies

Course Number: #3938

The basis of this class is the teaching and learning of strategies that people in the world of work use when solving problems. Specifically, students will develop problem solving strategies, communication skills and attitudes, all in a team environment. Students will realize that mathematics is not just a collection of methods to be memorized, but a structure which allows many paths to success --- paths that lead to “knowing what to do” when there is no clearly defined method/mode.

Prerequisites: None

Credit(s): .5

Open to Grade(s): 9–12