EDUC 6674 Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4-12
Examines complex issues, trends, and research regarding alternative approaches for teaching mathematical problem solving. Topics include the nature of mathematical inquiry; models for collaborative grouping; methods and materials for cultivating problem solving, reasoning, and communication processes; methods of assessing mathematical problem solving; and the impact of Vygotskian Psychology on the teaching and learning of mathematical problem solving.
Course overview
- Department
- Teacher Education and Curriculum and Instruction
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Spring
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.42 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.67 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Lillie Albert | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 3 of 5 |
| Spring 2025 | Lillie Albert | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 10 |
| Spring 2024 | Lillie Albert | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Spring 2023 | Kyunghoon Son | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 7 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Lillie Albert | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 10 |