Mathematics in focus, K-6
Subtitle: how to help students understand big ideas and make critical connections
By: Jane F. Schielack and Dinah Chancellor.
Contributors: Chancellor, Dinah.
Publisher: Heinemann
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Portsmouth, NH
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780325025780
Subjects: Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Standards -- United States; Sixth grade (Education) -- Curricula -- Standards -- United States; Curriculum planning -- Standards -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Focusing the curriculum by building purposeful connections : a model from nature; title: Designing focused instruction and assessment : a lesson template; title: Asking targeted questions to focus on foundational understandings : a lesson on whole number concepts; title: Identifying priorities in a focused curriculum : a lesson integrating number and measurement concepts; title: Balancing accountability and sense-making in a focused curriculum : a lesson on place value; title: Connecting representations to focus on deepening understanding : a lesson on multiplication of whole numbers; title: Using resources thoughtfully to focus instruction : a lesson on area measure; title: Moving beyond worksheets to focus on meaningful mathematical experiences : a lesson connecting geometry and measurement; title: Differentiating instruction in a focused curriculum : a lesson on ratio and rate; title: Reflecting on ways to support focused instruction : a professional learning community discussionappendices.