Synopses & Reviews
Provides a much-needed addition to our arsenal of instructional tools. Particularly for new teachers, this book is like having a colleague with years of experience, always at your side.
Linda Curtis-Bey, Director of Mathematics
New York City Department of Education
A great resource for math teachers . . . I wouldn't need much encouragement to recommend it to a colleague who is new to the field.
Kimberly C. Smith, Math Department Chair
Welborn Middle School, High Point, NC
Facilitate learning in secondary mathematics and maximize student achievement with state-of-the-art teaching strategies!
This easy-to-navigate guide offers teachers research-based teaching strategies for introducing secondary students to the content and skills recommended by the NCTM principles and standards for mathematics. Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books, the authors present 79 dynamic learning activities, each including:
- A concise statement of the teaching strategy
- Research-based validations for the strategy
- How the strategy aligns with NCTM standards
- Grade-specific classroom applications
- Precautions and possible pitfalls
- Primary sources for further reading
This reader-friendly resource allows teachers to increase students' confidence in math-and their enthusiasm-with practical and engaging activities, while responding effectively to NCTM standards.
Synopsis
The book is very easy to follow, with practical, research-based strategies for the teacher to use. It also provides insight to better remediate students who are struggling. -Allen Stevens, Math/Science Teacher Mooresville Middle School, NC The 'Precautions and Pitfalls' section is such a welcome feature This is a powerful book for beginning teachers or seasoned teachers who want to improve their practice to ensure student learning. -Rhonda Naylor, Math Teacher/Coordinator Campus Middle School, Englewood, CO The research and vignettes that follow each strategy clearly support why the strategy is important and how it can be effective. -Trish Guinee, Mathematics Coordinator Peoria Public Schools, IL Facilitate learning in PreK-5 mathematics and maximize student achievement with research-based teaching strategies This easy-to-navigate guide offers research-based teaching strategies for introducing prekindergarten and elementary school students to the content and skills recommended by the NCTM principles and standards for mathematics. Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books, the authors present 47 dynamic learning activities, each including: A concise statement of the teaching strategy Research-based validations for the strategy How the strategy aligns with NCTM standards Grade-specific classroom applications and vignettes Precautions and possible pitfalls Primary sources for further reading
This insightful resource allows teachers to increase students' confidence in math-and their enthusiasm-with practical and engaging activities, while responding effectively to NCTM standards.
Synopsis
This easy-to-navigate guide offers teachers research-based teaching strategies for introducing early learners and elementary students to the content and skills recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books and the companion volume for secondary mathematics by Posamentier & Jaye, authors Wall and Posamentier present 47 dynamic learning activities, each including:
- A concise statement of the teaching strategy
- Research-based validations for the strategy
- How the strategy aligns with NCTM principles and standards
- Grade-specific classroom applications and cases
- Precautions and potential pitfalls
- Primary source(s) for further reading
This insightful resource allows teachers to increase student confidence in and enthusiasm for achievement in mathematics.
Synopsis
The authors present dynamic learning activities with research-based strategies and sources for further reading to increase students' confidence in math while effectively addressing NCTM standards.