Daily Routines to Jump-Start Problem Solving, Grades K-8

John J. SanGiovanni is a mathematics coordinator in Howard County, Maryland. There, he leads mathematics curriculum development, digital learning, assessment, and professional development. John is passionate about growing new mathematics leaders in the district and through McDaniel College. In addition to the Figuring Out Fluency series, some of his many Corwin books include Daily Routines to Jump-Start Problem Solving, Grades K–8; Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Math; the Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math series; and Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance. John is a national mathematics curriculum and professional learning consultant who also speaks frequently at national conferences and institutes. He is active in state and national professional organizations, recently serving on the board of directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and on the board of directors for NCSM.

• Part I: Why Jump-Start Routines for Problem Solving?Part II: Jump-Start Routines for Problem SolvingI Would Say3QsAsked and AnsweredWhat’s the Question?Same Data, Different QuestionHow Do You…?Same and DifferentWhat’s the Sitch?They Did What?This Number, That NumberImagine ThatMath the EquationAnother QuestionTMIIt Can’t BeIs It Reasonable?Sticky PatternsLots and LotsThe SwapPart III: Where to Go Next

Problem solving has long been a challenge for students—until now! This book provides teachers witha bank of routines to engage students in thinking, reasoning, and sense making. Everything you needto teach students to be effective problem solvers is in your hands right now!