Problem Solving/3-Part Math Problems

***New links added November 28, 2017***

Problem-solving is a 21st Century skill that all students need to develop. How do we facilitate problem-solving in our classrooms? By ensuring that our students have ample opportunity to collaborate with their peers. Three-part lessons allow students to problem solve with their peers, make mistakes, and develop a growth mindset. This article by Dan Meyer explains the need for 3-Part Math Problems beautifully. Check out the links below the video for lessons using problem solving.

This video from YouCubed demonstrates the benefits of problem-solving beautifully, as told by students.


Solving The Math Problem from YouCubed on Vimeo.

OTF-Teaching Math Through Problem Solving and 3-Part Math lessons

3 Part Math Lessons-A problem-solving approach-video

Edugains-Effective Guides for Instruction

Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics- vol 2 Problem Solving and Communication

Open-ended questions for mathematics

21st Century Competencies

Intermediate math UGDSB-Minds-on activities

Challenging Math Problems

Intermediate Math UGDSB-3-Part Lesson

Math Problems-Early Years

Math Problems-Primary

Math Problems-Junior/Intermediate

Parallel and Open Task Problem-Solving Math Bank K-3

Parallel and Open Word Problems Grades 3-5

Rubric for Open-Ended Questions

Daily Tracking for Problem Based Classroom