train Hogwarts Express
to Improved Problem Solving
and Mathematical Communication

Judy Ann Brown Judy_Brown@Kaplan.com

NCTM's 81st Annual Meeting
Building Mathematical Communities
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Thursday, April 12th, 2003

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Participants will work in cooperative groups to solve unique problems based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Measurement, proportion, probability, graphing, and more will be explored through the adventures of Harry and his friends. Procedures for communicating problems solving methods will be discussed.
 
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Workshop Objectives:

  • Engage in Problem Solving Activities
  • Foster Mathematical Communication
  • Apply Standards to Teaching
  • Prepare for Assessment
  • HAVE FUN!
 

Join Harry Potter and friends in fun problem solving activities.

Secret Passageway
The Secret Passageway Play
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Workshop Manipulatives:
   Eight Digit Puzzle
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House Flags             Secret Passageway:     Solve a simpler problem.
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    Wizard Cards Front                 Wizard Cards Back
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   Coins                 Bertie Beans
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Hogwarts Express Problem Solving Set
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Highlighted in the Math Forum @ Drexel Internet News

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Judy Ann Brown
Mathematics Project Manager
Kaplan K-12 Learning Services
Judy_Brown@Kaplan.com