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Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The Citizens of Half Moon Bay, Morton, and Their Pumpkins has 3 problems that build on each other. The investigations, based on triangular numbers, can be used with students in 5th through 8th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different stra

Addison and the Advent Calendar - For Highly Able Math Students Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The investigations can be used with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different strategies. Less experienced students should be encouraged

This annotated bibliography will serve as a great resource for anyone looking for materials to support the instruction of children with high potential. It is intended for teachers, counselors, mentors and parents. The materials address the needs of high ability children from early education through high school. The bibliography is a suggested starter list that springs from many years of developing gifted services in a K-8 setting! It includes books, contests and websites. These resources provide