Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving Math Activities
$4.79
Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving contains 28 sets of cards that encourage students to work together to solve the given problem.
Cooperative Learning through Problem Solving contains 28 sets of cards that encourage students to work together to solve the given problem. All of the problems involve an amount of colored squares and basic clues to solve the number of each square. The situations are basic, but without everyone’s participation, the problem can’t be solved.
Use connecting cubes or colored squares, if available or print the provided colored squares. I have duplicated the problem cards so that both squares and blocks are an option. You will need blue, green, and yellow squares or cubes.
Give one card to each student in the group and provide them with a set of colored squares or cubes. Do not provide students with a set amount of squares.
Groups of three or four students are ideal. Students cannot show each other their cards, but can only read the card to their group. Each student is responsible for verifying that the requirements of his card has been met before the group can say, “We’re done.”
Students will need to understand the words and phrases: equal to, fewer than, less than, more than, double, even, odd
More advanced problems will require language and concepts such as: half as many, twice as many, half of
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Can’t wait to use this resource this year with my gifted students!
PATRICIA J. (verified owner) –
I used this to open a professional development session on STEM and collaboration that I was leading during our annual kick-off.
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This was a very fun morning work activity for collaboration Friday.
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Melisa B. (verified owner) –
Great beginning of the year cooperative activity. I look forward to using it as a digital reource.
gina B. (verified owner) –
Wonderful for hands on learning!!!
Karrie B. (verified owner) –
My students enjoyed this resource. Great way to have students problem solve using manipulatives.
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Janessa R. (verified owner) –
My students worked very well together to complete the sets of cards. I liked how easy it was for me to check their response and give them a new set to work on.
Elizabeth K. (verified owner) –
This was great way to start the year teaching procedures along with problem solving, cooperative community building and a growth mindset.
Andrea H. (verified owner) –
The concept of this cooperative problem solving technique is very creative. I can’t wait to try these with my second graders.
Mary T. (verified owner) –
This is so easy to use and so comprehensive! It’s a great cooperative learning activity with many variations that are sure to fit any group! It’s just the right amount of challenge and support!
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Angela G. (verified owner) –
Great product to introduce cooperative work with young students. The activities are of an appropriate rigor and time frame that it’s very practical to implement. Thank you!
Janeen C. (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the option of either groups of three or four and that each child would have a chance to be involved.
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Great for cooperative groups.
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My class and I loved these resources! They’re a wonderful way to add some logic-based practice and variety to our math centers, while encouraging students to work together in respectful ways.
Vicki B. (verified owner) –
This was such a interesting experience! The students who usually try to “run” the groups and do it all, weren’t able to do that. They truly had to work together!
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Leanne Y. (verified owner) –
Great activities. I love how many different levels of difficulty are included.
Ms K Saves the Day (verified owner) –
A perfect list of activities with supplies many teachers already have! Thank you!
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My students like lessons that involve teams. I like seeing their creativity in action. Looking forward to this one!
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Books and Bows (verified owner) –
This is awesome! It’s great to encourage collaboration, as well as (obviously) work on problem solving and critical thinking skills.