Problem Strings in Elementary and Junior High Math

In this session, Grade 3–9 teachers will experience a Problem String they can bring directly to their classrooms while learning how the structure of a Problem String works and how to design their own. Together, we’ll explore how this routine supports the division’s High‑Impact Practices—including Math Conversations, Explicit Instruction, and Math Representations—to make student thinking visible and build strong mathematical reasoning. Participants will leave with ready‑to‑use Problem Strings and tools they can confidently incorporate into their daily practice, with strategies that can be adapted for all grade levels.