Our real-world tasks provide both teachers and administrators with a way of assessing students' problem-solving and communication skills. Authentic material engages students and promotes reasoning and communication.
Implementing Exemplars problem solving.
4th grade students discuss Exemplars problem solving.
5th grade reflections on Exemplars rubric and problem solving.
4th graders offer advice on problem solving.
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#2 Tips for Planning Successful Problem-Based Learning in Your Math Classroom
In this post, Dr. Julia Watson offers suggestions on how teachers might go about incorporating the PBL approach into their classrooms. It is the second piece in a two-part series.
#1 Tips for Planning Successful Problem-Based Learning in Your Math Classroom
In this blog, Dr. Julia Watson provides insight on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and offers suggestions on how teachers might go about incorporating PBL into their classrooms. It is published as a two-part series.
What People Are Saying
I have been using the math Exemplars K-8 for the past 6 years. I am a former NYC Math Coach and I have seen Exemplars improve my students Mathematics skills and thinking
D. Jones
Assistant Principal
Exemplars is a wonderful tool for differentiating mathematics and reaching the needs of a variety of students Pre K-12. At Glacier Edge Elementary, we enjoy using the software to challenge students in grades K-5. One of the best features is that there are three levels of accessibility for each problem, so more children are able to solve just right math problems, extending a particular strand in mathematics ...
Ann Hoffmeister
Learning Resource Coordinator