Full course description
This course is designed as a self-paced book study. This course is designed so that it can be completed as a group or as an individual.
Some suggested formats for this book study:
- Math Departments: Use ~20 minutes of PLC time/month to discuss the chapters in sequence and then individually report your most interesting conversation pieces for the assignments!
- Personal Study: Independently study the book on your own time and reflect as you make progress through the chapters!
- Small Groups: Take the course with a friend--discuss and reflect as you read each chapter!
(continued description): Open Middle Math by Robert Kaplinsky gives middle and high school teachers the problems and planning guidance that will encourage students to see mathematics in an entirely different light. These challenging and rewarding Open Middle math problems will help you see your students build genuine conceptual understanding, perseverance, and creativity.