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Teaching Essential Mathematics, Grades K-8

Increasing Engagement and Building Understanding of Key Concepts
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"The activities can be used to help students understand the reason for the algorithms. Students should not just learn 'how,' but also 'why.'" -Carrie Chiappetta, Math Teacher Magnet Middle School, Stamford, CT "This is a much needed resource book for both inservice and preservice teachers." -Helen Melvin, Second-Grade Teacher Dr. Levesque School Elementary School, Fort Kent, ME Creative, ready-to-use classroom activities for teaching essential math concepts! Not all educators feel comfortable teaching math, yet it is critical for all students to gain a solid foundation of mathematical understanding in grades K-8. Written by a national consultant in mathematics instruction and assessment, this resource helps educators gain the confidence they need to teach math in creative and engaging ways. Teaching Essential Mathematics, Grades K-8 provides teachers with an overview of the key mathematics concepts students need to acquire and includes hands-on activities and clear examples to help students learn these concepts in depth. The classroom-ready activities and calculator exercises are organized according to the NCTM content standards, and each activity is directly aligned with specific benchmarks. The material also features: Suggestions for incorporating cooperative learning into mathematics instruction A comprehensive glossary of mathematical terms to broaden educators' subject knowledge Reproducible blackline masters that can be used with students immediately Both new and veteran teachers can leverage this book's many rich examples and student-centered learning tasks to re-energize their instruction and renew students' enthusiasm.

Author Biography:

Dr. Timothy J. McNamara is a private mathematics consultant specializing in K-12 systemic improvement efforts for schools and school districts nationwide. Tim has served as both a math teacher and curriculum supervisor in western New York since 1975. He has taught students from grade seven through fourteen, at all levels of ability from remedial to gifted, and in both public and private-school settings. He has also written articles for numerous math teacher journals, and was founder and faculty editor for the Nichols School of Buffalo student mathematics publication, The Nth Degree. Tim is a contributing member of a variety of professional organizations, including the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and has facilitated countless conference workshops around the country, including numerous presentations at NCTM national conferences. In 1993, Tim was honored as the New York State recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Secondary Mathematics Teaching.
Release date Australia
February 12th, 2008
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Pages
152
Dimensions
216x280x10
ISBN-13
9781412941884
Product ID
3112762

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