How would you

define a
mathematical
problem?

What does
problem solving
currently look like
in your
classrooms?

Which philosophies of
teaching mathematics
were represented in the
Burns (2013), Stein, et al.
(2006) and Ball (1993)?
How can you tell?

Is there a difference
between problem
solving and solving
word problems?

What are the similarities

and differences between
the different approaches
to teaching problem
solving that you read?

Is it possible to use a
direct instruction
approach to problem
solving and a
constructivist-style
approach in the same
classroom?

What might be some of the

unintended consequences of
using a direct instruction
approach to teaching
problem solving? What might
be some of the unintended
consequences of using a
constructivist approach?

How do you think

problem solving
should be
approached?