2. The Math Forum @ Drexel http://mathforum.org/ Supporting Mathematics Communication on the Internet

3. The Math Forum @ Drexel http://mathforum.org/ Developing Teachers’ Skills through Online Mentoring Services

4. Problems of the Week Non-Routine Problems A Mentored Environment Recognition of Student Work Archives of Past Problems http://mathforum.org/pow/ This service features:

5. Problems of the Week Improve problem solving skills Encourage multiple solution methods Foster mathematical communication Build online mathematics community http://mathforum.org/pow/ Objectives are to:

6. Archives –Elementary –Middle School –Trig & Calculus –Discrete Math Math Fundamentals Pre-Algebra Algebra Geometry Precalculus http://mathforum.org/pow/ Problem categories include: Problems of the Week

7. Seven Congruent Rectangles Seven congruent rectangles are arranged to form a larger rectangle. If the area of the large rectangle is 336 sq units, what's the perimeter of the large rectangle? http://mathforum.org/geopow/ Problem link

8. Seven Congruent Rectangles http://mathforum.org/geopow/ Problem link Total Area = 336 sq units

9. Guess and Check 336 ÷ 7 a ratio 3:4 a one variable equation a two variable equation http://mathforum.org/geopow/ Problem link How many of you used:

10. http://mathforum.org/pow/ Improving problem solving skills Exploring multiple solution methods Fostering mathematical communication Building an online mathematics community Possible benefits include: Problems of the Week

11. http://mathforum.org/pow/ Schedule for Each Problem Problems of the Week

12. Typical Submitter Process: Access problem Solve problem Submit solution

13. Teacher Comments I truly could see a big difference in the writing abilities (and the willingness TO WRITE in math class)

14. Teacher Comments It brings parents into the learning loop, it reinforces doing something for the fun of it, it is just wonderful.

15. Teacher Comments I enjoyed reading my students responses as well as your responses to them. I think they enjoyed the personal touch as well.

16. Teacher Comments The problems not only made my students think, but gave them practice in articulating their thinking processes.

17. Typical Student use: Read mentor reply Revise solution Submit revision Submit solution

18. Mentoring with Preservice or In-service Teachers

19. Individual Training Tool Experience the process as a submitter Learn about mentoring

20. Mentoring Course – or Course Supplement

23. Teacher Comments The problems not only made my students think, but gave them practice in articulating their thinking processes.

26. The PoW Rubric

31. Mentoring From the Preservice Teacher’s Perspective

32. Mentor’s Office View

33. Puzzles Page A mentor uses this page to track puzzles and check additional information through the individual puzzle links

34. Puzzle Information A variety of information is included on the puzzle pages: active dates, revision deadline, mentor target date, the expected solution, and more!

35. Expected Solution

36. To Do View A typical page of work that a mentor might find waiting in the office

37. Thread View

38. Reply Page This is where the mentor writes a reply

39. Reply Queued A mentor without direct send receives this confirmation message

40. Please Revise A mentor may have a thread kicked back into their queue for changes in their replies.

41. Tools for the Preservice Teacher Educator

42. Answer Link Shows leaders status of open puzzles under their guidance

43. Assignments Leaders can assign threads to mentors and track the status of each mentor

44. Mentor Account The notepad helps keep track of how the mentor is performing

45. Approval Page This page shows the puzzles with threads needing approval

46. Approvals By Mentor Approvals are listed by mentor

47. Approvals The notepad is helpful in tracking a mentor’s progress

48. Approval Revisions On this page, the approver writes a memo detailing the changes needed

49. Mailroom Message

50. The Mailroom

51. Composing Mail

52. Mentor Discussions

53. GeoPoW Discussion

54. http://mathforum.org/ It is built upon the activity of teachers, students, researchers and others who use Math Forum Internet resources. The Math Forum

55. http://mathforum.org/ The Math Forum is committed to continue developing resources that support the work of those who use the Web. The Math Forum

56. Contact Information If you would like to take advantage of mentoring with your students, please email mentorpow@mathforum.org