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This list will be in a constant state of fluctuation as additional resources are found. No resources have not been evaluated for usefulness. Whenever possible, grade levels and ISBN are indicated.
Resources that Discuss Problem Solving
"Introduction to Problem Solving. Strategies for the Elementary Math Classroom" by Susan O'Connell (0-325-00199-5).
"Nurturing Inquiry. Real Science for the Elementary Classroom" by Charles R. Pearce (0-325-00135-9).
How to Evaluate Progress in Problem Solving" by Randall Charles, Frank Lester, & Phares O'Daffer (0-87353-241-4).
"How to Use Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom" by Robert Delisle (0-87120-291-3).
"Learning Through Real-World Problem Solving. The Power of Integrative Teaching" by Nancy G. Nagel (0-8039-6359-9)
"PBL for Math and Science. Integrating Inquiry and the Internet" by Diane Ronis (1-57517-305-0).
"Learning Through Problems. Number Sense and Computational Strategies. A Resource for Primary Teachers" by Paul R. Trafton & Diane Thiessen (0325-00126-X).
"Problems As Possibilities. Problem-Based Learning for K-12 Education" by Linda Torp & Sara Sage (0-87120-297-2).
"Energizing Teacher Education and Professional Development with Problem-Based Learning" by Barbara B. Levin (ed.) (0-87120-508-4.
"How to Choose and Create Good Problems for Primary Children" by Doyal Nelson and Joan Worth (0-87353-205-8).
"Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Communicating (K-8). Helping Children Think Mathematically" by Arthur J. Baroody (0-02-306488-9).
"Mathematics in the Early Years" by Juanita V. Copley (ed.) (0-87353-469-7).
"Mathematics for the Young Child" by Joseph N. Payne (ed.) (0-87353-288-0).
"About Teaching Mathematics. A K-8 Resource" by Marilyn Burns (0-941355-05-5).
"Learning Mathematics through Inquiry" by Raffaella Borasi (0-435-08324-4).
"Are They Thinking? A Thinking-Skills Program for the Elementary Grades" by Greta and Ted Rasmussen. (0-936110-18-X).
"Math Ties. Book A1" by Terri Santi (0-89455-670-3) Grades 4 -6.
"Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches. Book A-1", by Linda Brumbaugh. (0-89455-522-7). Grades 2 -3.
"Scratch Your Brain Where It Itches. Book B-1", by Linda Brumbaugh. (0-89455-522-7). Grades 4-5.
"It's Alive!" by Asa Kleiman & David Washington (1-882664-27-2) Grades 3 -9.
"Adventures in Real Problem Solving. Facilitating Creative Problem Solving with Primary Students" by Kristin Puccio, Susan Keller-Mathers, & Donald J. Treffinger (1-882664-61-2) Grades K-3.
"Book-1. Mathematical Reasoning Through Verbal Analysis" by Warren Hill & Ronald Edwards (0-89455-347-X) Grades 2 -4.
"Start Them Thinking. A Handbook of Classroom Strategies for the Early Years" by Robin Fogarty & Kay Opeka (0-932935-52-4) Grades K-3.
"Problem Solving with Math. Selecting Successful Strategies" by Chris Nitert (1-885111-14-2) Grades 4-5. Available also for Grades 2-3.
"Big Tools for Young Thinkers" by Susan Keller-Mathers & Kristin Puccio (1-882664-60-4) Grades K-4.
"Quick Thinks Math" by Robert Femiano (0-89455-672-X) Grades 2-5.
"Math Excursions K. Project-Based Mathematics for Kindergartners " by Donna Burk, Allyn Snider & Paula Symonds (0-435-08345-7).
"Math Excursions 1. Project-Based Mathematics for First Graders" by Donna Burk, Allyn Snider & Paula Symonds (0-435-08331-7).
"Math Excursions 2. Project-Based Mathematics for Second Graders" by Donna Burk, Allyn Snider & Paula Symonds (0-435-08321-X).
"Book 1. Sciencewise. Discovering Scientific Process through Problem Solving" by Dennis Holley (0-89455-647-9) Grades 4-6.
"Catch Them Thinking. A Handbook of Classroom Strategies" by James Bellanca & Robin Fogarty (0-932935-65-6) Grades 4 - 12.
"Developing Critical Thinking Through Science. Book One" by June Main & Paul Eggen (0-89455-424-7) Grades 1-4.
"Book A2. A Case of Red Herrings. Solving Mysteries through Critical Questioning" by Thomas Camilli (0-89455-483-2) Grades 4-9.
"50 Problem-Solving Lessons. Grades 1-6" by Marilyn Burns (0-941355-16-0).
"Problem-Solving Experiences in Mathematics. Grade 1" by Randall I. Charles, Frank K. Lester, Jr., & Anne M. Bloomer (0-201-49360-8).
"Primary Education Thinking Skills" by Jody Nichols, Sally Thomson, Margie Wolfe, & Dodie Merritt (1-880505-24-X).
Usborne Brainbenders. Number Puzzles" by Jenny Tyler & Graham Round (0-86020-435-9)
"Math Puzzles and Oddities" by Robert Yawin (A Weekly Reader Book - 1972) All Grades.
"We Dare You to Solve This!" by John Paul Adams (Berkley Highland Books - 1957).
"Mad Mind Benders" by Charles Booth-Jones (0-89943-013-9). Grades 3 and up.
"Math Tricks, Puzzles, & Games" by Raymond Blum (0-8069-0582-4) Grades 3 and up.
"The I Hate Mathematics! Book" by Marilyn Burns (0-316-11740-4). Grades 2 and up.
"Fun with Puzzles" by Joseph Leeming (Scholastic Book Services - 1971). Grades 3 and up.
"What's Your Problem? Posing and Solving Mathematical Problems, K-2" by Penny Skinner (0-435-08326-0).
"Warm Up Mind Benders. Deductive Thinking Skills" by Anita Harnadek (0-89455-038-1). K-2.
"Make it Simpler. A Practical Guide to Problem Solving in Mathematics" by Carol Meyer and Tom Sallee (0-201-20036-8).
"Problem Solvers" section of Teaching Children Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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