eBook - ePub

Mind for Mathematics, A

Name: Mind for Mathematics, A
ISBN: 9781943874019

Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms—useful classroom tactics and examples for K–6 math

Nanci N. Smith,

168 pages
English
ePUB (mobile friendly)
Available on iOS & Android

eBook - ePub

Mind for Mathematics, A

Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms—useful classroom tactics and examples for K–6 math

Nanci N. Smith,

About this book

What does it take to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses learning differences? Gain a mental picture of an effective mathematics learning environment and why it must be founded on growth mindset principles. This easy-to-read text breaks down the complex components of mathematics teaching and divides them into practical strategies. Combining mathematics research, useful tactics, and examples from K–6 classrooms, the book includes reflection questions, action tasks, and activities to inspire and engage mathematical minds.

Benefits:

LEARN HOW TO USE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS to advance student learning and inform mathematics instruction.
OBSERVE SPECIFIC CLASSROOM EXAMPLES and vignettes that illustrate the mathematical concepts covered in each chapter.
LEARN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH-QUALITY, RIGOROUS TASKS that engage students in learning mathematics.
GET ADVICE ON BALANCING TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES and making sound plans for teaching mathematics, including communicating with students’ families.
INFLUENCE STUDENTS TO WORK HARD, grapple with challenging problems, and ultimately value mathematics.

Contents:

About the Author

Introduction

Creating the Mathematical Environment
Engaging Mathematical Minds
Reaching Different Mathematical Minds
Challenging Student Mathematicians
Monitoring Mathematical Assessment
Balancing It All

References and Resources

Index

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