{"product_id":"awesome-math-isbn-9781119575733","title":"Awesome Math","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp your students to think critically and creatively through team-based problem solving instead of focusing on testing and outcomes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessionals throughout the education system are recognizing that standardized testing is holding students back. Schools tend to view children as \u003ci\u003eoutcomes\u003c\/i\u003e rather than as \u003ci\u003eindividuals\u003c\/i\u003e who require guidance on thinking critically and creatively. \u003ci\u003eAwesome Math \u003c\/i\u003efocuses on team-based problem solving to teach discrete mathematics, a subject essential for success in the STEM careers of the future. Built on the increasingly popular growth mindset, this timely book emphasizes a problem-solving approach for developing the skills necessary to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn its current form, math education is a series of exercises: straightforward problems with easily-obtained answers. Problem solving, however, involves multiple creative approaches to solving meaningful and interesting problems. The authors, co-founders of the multi-layered educational organization AwesomeMath, have developed an innovative approach to teaching mathematics that will enable educators to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMove their students beyond the \u003ci\u003ecalculus trap\u003c\/i\u003e to study the areas of mathematics most of them will need in the modern world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow students how problem solving will help them achieve their educational and career goals and form lifelong communities of support and collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage and reinforce curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in their students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet students into the growth mindset, coach math teams, and make math fun again\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate lesson plans built on problem based learning and identify and develop educational resources in their schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAwesome Math: Teaching Mathematics with Problem Based Learning\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have resource for general education teachers and math specialists in grades 6 to 12, and resource specialists, special education teachers, elementary educators, and other primary education professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI. Why Problem Solving?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Rewards for Problem-Based Approach: Range, Rigor, and Resilience 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRange Ignites Curiosity 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRigor Taps Critical Thinking 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResilience is Born Through Creativity 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Maximize Learning: Relevance, Authenticity, and Usefulness 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent Relevance 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical Relevance 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical Relevance: The Math Circle Example 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurriculum Relevance 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthenticity: The Cargo Cult Science Trap 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthenticity in Learning 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsefulness 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Creating a Math Learning Environment 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Yourself: Ego and Grace 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Students 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow Your Approach 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: What is the Telos? 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutonomy to Solve Your Problems 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastery Through Inquiry 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose with Competitions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuadrants of Success 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Gains and Pains with a Problem-Based Curriculum 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParents 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII. Teaching Problem Solving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Five Steps to Problem-Based Learning 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with Meaningful Problems 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilize Teacher Resources 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide an Active Learning Environment 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Value of Mistakes 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize That \u003ci\u003eEveryone is \u003c\/i\u003eGood at Math 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Three Cs: Competitions, Collaboration, Community 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaboration 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspire to Inspire: Stories from Awesome Educators 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Mini-Units 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelate\/Reflect\/Revise Questions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoman Numeral Problems 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCryptarithmetic 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquaring Numbers: Mental Mathematics 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Number of Elements of a Finite Set 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagic Squares 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToothpicks Math 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick’s Theorem 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquilateral versus Equiangular 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMath and Chess 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArea and Volume of a Sphere 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII. Full Units\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Angles and Triangles 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngles and Parallel Lines 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Consecutive Numbers 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Factorials! 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Triangular Numbers 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Polygonal Numbers 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Pythagorean Theorem Revisited 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePythagorean Theorem 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRectangular Boxes 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuler Bricks 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Problems 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Sequences 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduce a Geometric Progression 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Pigeonhole Principle 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Viviani’s Theorems 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Dissection Time 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Pascal’s Triangle 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objective 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Nice Numbers 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Objectives 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 259\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Titu Andreescu\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Science and Mathematics Education department. As a mathematics educator and leader, he has developed math camps, competitions, and curricula that have received international attention. Titu was a long-time head coach of Team USA participating in the International Math Olympiad. He is cofounder of AwesomeMath, a premiere mathematics camp held across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy Cordeiro, MBA,\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading developer of education initiatives for business and academia. She founded Eudaimonia Academy, where she coached mathematics teams and worked with highly and profoundly gifted students. Other roles include facilitator for the Metroplex Math Circle as well as Director of Marketing and Communications for AwesomeMath, where she was able to work with the finest mathematical minds from across the globe. She continues to speak about maximizing mathematics education for parents, schools, and gifted organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlina Andreescu, MA,\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-founder and Operations Director of AwesomeMath and founder of XYZ Press. She fosters an international community of staff, students, and instructors that values critical thinking, creativity, passionate problem solving, and lifetime mathematical learning.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSPIRE AND GUIDE STUDENTS TOWARD TRUE MATH MASTERY FOR TODAY'S WORLD\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is a brilliant road map that delights in its own theorem of authenticity and relevance. Full of the philosophical groundwork, expert insights, and plenty of practice problems, \u003ci\u003eAwesome Math: Teaching Mathematics with Problem Based Learning\u003c\/i\u003e is a must read for any Math or STEM educator concerned with the relevance and joy of a beautiful and expansive discipline.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ben Koch,\u003c\/b\u003e Co-founder and CEO, Numinds Enrichment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAwesome Math\u003c\/i\u003e makes a strong case for ditching rote memorization and turning to collaborative problem-solving and mastery-based learning instead. 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