Math Problem Solving Through Small Group Instruction - A Guide to Increasing Proficiency in Grades K-5

When students struggle with problem solving, it can be hard to diagnose where the breakdowns happen. This book defines how reading comprehension, math computation, and self-efficacy impact students, and how you can support them in each area, with a particular focus on small group instruction.

List of contents

1. What is Problem Solving and Why Do Students Struggle with it? 2. How Can I Break Down the Behaviors that Drive Mathematical Problem Solving? 3. How Do I Pinpoint the Needs of Each Student? 4. How Can I Effectively Organize Groups for Differentiated Learning? 5. How is small group instruction implemented in the classroom? 6. What strategies can I use to foster productive struggle in my students? 7. What other small adjustments can I make in my classroom to help my students develop problem-solving skills? Conclusion

About the author

Dani Fry Jackson is an elementary math curriculum coordinator in Frisco, TX. Dani's writing about math instruction has been featured on Edutopia and highlighted within the Marshall Memo, Education Slice, and K-12 Dive.

Product details

• Authors: Dani Fry Jackson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 22.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032839882
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3283988-2
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Classroom Management, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Teaching skills and techniques, Educational strategies & policy, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics