Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Thinking Like an Expert: Teacher Modeling and Thinking Aloud
This resource explores instructional practices for using think-aloud in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies classes. Think-Aloud examples are provided in both science and math. Download and print a resource...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Chain Reaction: Inversion and the Pappus Chain Theorem
Here is a challenging problem for anyone with an interest in geometry. This project requires background research to solve it, but it is an excellent illustration of visual thinking in mathematics.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Logic
Four sporty brainteasers in the context of fencing, hockey, football and international medal tables. This activity challenges students to be resourceful, to think logically and to work systematically, and is designed to be accessible to...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Triathlon
Do you think the triathlon will be won by someone who is very strong in one event and average in the other two, or someone who is strong in all three disciplines? This activity challenges students to analyse real-life data and use their...
Maths Challenge
Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
