Teaching student-centered mathematics.
Van de Walle, John A.author.
Lovin, LouAnn H.author.
"This volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the middle grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics."--Jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 368-371) and index.
Foundations of student-centered instruction -- Flexible strategies for whole-number computation -- Fraction concepts and computation -- Decimal and percent concepts and decimal computation -- Extending the number system -- Developing concepts of ratio and proportion -- Geometric thinking and geometric concepts -- Developing measurement concepts and formulas -- Algebraic reasoning -- Exploring functions -- Exploring data analysis -- Exploring concepts of probability -- Appendix A. Principles and standards for school mathematics -- Appendix B.A guide to the blackline masters.
"This volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the middle grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics."--Jacket.
Mathematics
Mathematics