This is a professional development blog. We'll be discussing Challenge Math by Ed Zaccaro. Our discussions will be focused on gifted children.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Session 2 - Question 1

What were some “A-HA” moments for you while reading chapters 6-11? Include page numbers in your blog response.

Session 2 - Question 2

Why do you think students identified as gifted in mathematics would like the author’s methods?

Session 2 - Question 3

In this reading selection, complete any one of the Einstein Level Problems using the author’s information and share your experience. Remember - site the page number and the question number in your blog answer.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Session 1 – Question 1

On page 1, the author speaks of “intellectual frustration” and states how students must have this experience. Do you agree or disagree with his complete statement? Why? or Why not?

Session 1 – Question 2

The author demonstrates a strategy of instruction throughout Chapters 1 – 5. Discuss how you have and/or will use this method for challenging gifted students. Include page numbers in your discussion for the ease of other readers participating in the book study.

Session 1 – Question 3

Complete any one of the Einstein Level Problems using the author’s information and share your experience. Site the page number and the question number in your answer.