Book Title: Math Strategy Moves for Middle School: Approaches for Problem Solving
Edited by Carrie S Cutler
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Book Description: This book challenges the myth that only some people are naturally good at math, encouraging readers to develop a growth mindset by embracing effort, persistence, and challenging problems. It introduces eight practical problem-solving strategies, supported by examples, self-reflection questions, and teaching tips to help students build confidence and apply mathematical thinking to real-world situations. Written by graduate students in the University of Houston's Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics course, the book is designed as a resource for both students and teachers to strengthen problem-solving skills and foster positive attitudes toward math.
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This book challenges the myth that only some people are naturally good at math, encouraging readers to develop a growth mindset by embracing effort, persistence, and challenging problems. It introduces eight practical problem-solving strategies, supported by examples, self-reflection questions, and teaching tips to help students build confidence and apply mathematical thinking to real-world situations. Written by graduate students in the University of Houston’s Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics course, the book is designed as a resource for both students and teachers to strengthen problem-solving skills and foster positive attitudes toward math.
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Math Strategy Moves for Middle School: Approaches for Problem Solving Copyright © 2026 by Carrie S. Cutler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Math Strategy Moves for Middle School: Approaches for Problem Solving Copyright © 2026 by Carrie S. Cutler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.