The Math DrexelSupporting Mathematics Communication on the Internet The Math DrexelDeveloping Teachers Skills through Online Mentoring Services Problems of the Week Non-Routine Problems A Mentored Environment Recognition of Student Work Archives of Past ProblemsThis service features: Problems of the Week Improve problem solving skills Encourage multiple solution methods Foster mathematical communication Build online mathematics communityObjectives are to: Archives Elementary Middle School Trig & Calculus Discrete Math Math Fundamentals Pre-Algebra Algebra Geometry PrecalculusProblem categories include: Problems of the Week Seven Congruent Rectangles Seven congruent rectangles are arranged to form a larger rectangle. If the area of the large rectangle is 336 sq units, what's the perimeter of the large rectangle?Problem link Seven Congruent RectanglesProblem link Total Area = 336 sq units Guess and Check 336 7 a ratio 3:4 a one variable equation a two variable equationProblem link How many of you used: Improving problem solving skills Exploring multiple solution methods Fostering mathematical communication Building an online mathematics community Possible benefits include: Problems of the Week Schedule for Each Problem Problems of the Week Typical Submitter Process: Access problem Solve problem Submit solution Teacher Comments I truly could see a big difference in the writing abilities (and the willingness TO WRITE in math class) Teacher Comments It brings parents into the learning loop, it reinforces doing something for the fun of it, it is just wonderful. Teacher Comments I enjoyed reading my students responses as well as your responses to them. I think they enjoyed the personal touch as well. Teacher Comments The problems not only made my students think, but gave them practice in articulating their thinking processes. Typical Student use: Read mentor reply Revise solution Submit revision Submit solution Mentoring with Preservice or In-service Teachers Individual Training Tool Experience the process as a submitter Learn about mentoring Mentoring Course or Course Supplement Teacher Comments The problems not only made my students think, but gave them practice in articulating their thinking processes. The PoW Rubric Mentoring From the Preservice Teachers Perspective Mentors Office View Puzzles Page A mentor uses this page to track puzzles and check additional information through the individual puzzle links Puzzle Information A variety of information is included on the puzzle pages: active dates, revision deadline, mentor target date, the expected solution, and more! Expected Solution To Do View A typical page of work that a mentor might find waiting in the office Thread View Reply Page This is where the mentor writes a reply Reply Queued A mentor without direct send receives this confirmation message Please Revise A mentor may have a thread kicked back into their queue for changes in their replies. Tools for the Preservice Teacher Educator Answer Link Shows leaders status of open puzzles under their guidance Assignments Leaders can assign threads to mentors and track the status of each mentor Mentor Account The notepad helps keep track of how the mentor is performing Approval Page This page shows the puzzles with threads needing approval Approvals By Mentor Approvals are listed by mentor Approvals The notepad is helpful in tracking a mentors progress Approval Revisions On this page, the approver writes a memo detailing the changes needed Mailroom Message The Mailroom Composing Mail Mentor Discussions GeoPoW Discussion It is built upon the activity of teachers, students, researchers and others who use Math Forum Internet resources. The Math Forum The Math Forum is committed to continue developing resources that support the work of those who use the Web. The Math Forum Contact Information If you would like to take advantage of mentoring with your students, please