Synopses & Reviews
A valuable resource to help teachers differentiate instruction according to student learning styles. The learning matrices provide a user-friendly reference tool for designing lessons.-Gwen Zimmermann, Director of MathematicsAdlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL
The authors have once again taken research and translated it into practical applications. This resource will enhance every math educator's classroom and increase student learning.-Laura Palka, PrincipalEdward Town Middle School, Sanborn, NY
A user-friendly instructional resource that makes differentiating mathematics instruction manageable for all educators.-Linda Kasal Fusco, Mathematics and Science Educational Consultant
Design powerful math instruction that meets the needs of all students
Now there is a way to differentiate math instruction and engage all students, not just those who excel in mathematics. Authors Harvey F. Silver, John R. Brunsting, and Terry Walsh present a broad collection of tools for mathematics instruction that promotes active, in-depth learning and helps all students meet high standards. Organized around four distinct learning styles-mastery, understanding, self-expressive, and interpersonal-this invaluable resource: Shows what the four learning styles look like in the mathematics classroomFeatures 64 instructional tools and explains how to use them to support different types of learnersOffers guidelines for designing lessons, assessments, and unitsLinks the tools to the NCTM process standards Provides numerous examples showing how to use the tools with any math curriculum
Math Tools, Grades 3-12 allows teachers and math specialists to pick and choose fromclassroom-tested tools and practical techniques to differentiate math instruction and help all students excel.
Synopsis
Organized around four distinct learning styles, this resource provides 64 instructional tools linked to NCTM process standards and offers guidelines for designing powerful, differentiated lessons.
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Synopsis
Organized around four distinct learning styles, this resource provides 64 instructional tools linked to NCTM process standards and offers guidelines for designing powerful, differentiated lessons.