08/27/2026
Teaching problem solving is hard. It’s about helping students make sense of problems, think critically, and reason mathematically. Simply put, problem solving is not a procedure that we can deliver to our students. Problem solving is something develop in them. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to do just that through engaging, problem-solving instructional routines that foster deep thinking, reasoning, and discussion. The workshop arms teachers with practical approaches to help students build confidence, apply multiple strategies, and make connections across mathematical ideas. Participants will leave with a collection of practical tools that are ready to use and that fit seamlessly into their daily instruction.
John SanGiovanni is a best-selling author and nationally recognized leader in mathematics education. He works as a district mathematics coordinator in Maryland where he leads curriculum and assessment development, professional learning, intervention efforts, and school improvement planning. John is passionate about developing mathematics specialists and teacher leaders in his district and at McDaniel College. He is also an international consultant providing professional learning for mathematics content, pedagogy, and curriculum design. John is a frequent speaker at conferences across the country. He is active in professional organizations serving on the Board of Directors for both the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics.
