Download or read book Helping Children Learn Mathematics written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-07-31 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.
Download or read book Mathematical Proficiency for All Students Toward a Strategic Research and Development Program in Mathematics Education written by Deborah Loewenberg and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003-04-15 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear need exists for substantial improvement in mathematics proficiency in U.S. schools. The RAND Mathematics Study Panel was convened to inform the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement on ways to improve the quality and usability of education research and development (R&D). The panel identified three areas for focused R&D: development of teachers' mathematical knowledge used in teaching; teaching and learning of skills needed for mathematical thinking and problem-solving; and teaching and learning of algebra from kindergarten through the 12th grade.
Download or read book Assessing Mathematical Proficiency written by Alan H. Schoenfeld and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-21 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Testing matters! It can determine kids' and schools' futures. In a conference at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute, mathematicians, maths education researchers, teachers, test developers, and policymakers gathered to work through critical issues related to mathematics assessment. They examined: the challenges of assessing student learning in ways that support instructional improvement; ethical issues related to assessment, including the impact of testing on urban and high-poverty schools; the different (and sometimes conflicting) needs of the different groups; and different frameworks, tools, and methods for assessment, comparing the kinds of information they offer about students' mathematical proficiency. This volume presents the results of the discussions. It highlights the kinds of information that different assessments can offer, including many examples of some of the best mathematics assessments worldwide. A special feature is an interview with a student about his knowledge of fractions and a demonstration of what interviews (versus standardized tests) can reveal.
Download or read book Mastering Essential Math Skills written by Richard W. Fisher and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides structure and guidance to the teacher by means of speed drills, review exercises, teacher tips, word problems and new material for each day.
Download or read book Developing Mathematical Proficiency for Elementary Instruction written by Yeping Li and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need to improve the mathematical proficiency of elementary teachers is well recognized, and it has long been of interest to educators and researchers in the U.S. and many other countries. But the specific proficiencies that elementary teachers need and the process of developing and improving them remain only partially conceptualized and not well validated empirically. To improve this situation, national workshops were organized at Texas A&M University to generate focused discussions about this important topic, with participation of mathematicians, mathematics educators and teachers. Developing Mathematical Proficiency for Elementary Instruction is a collection of articles that grew out of those exciting cross-disciplinary exchanges. Developing Mathematical Proficiency for Elementary Instruction is organized to probe the specifics of mathematical proficiency that are important to elementary teachers during two separate but inter-connected professional stages: as pre-service teachers in a preparation program, and as in-service teachers teaching mathematics in elementary classrooms. From this rich and inspiring collection, readers may better understand, and possibly rethink, their own practices and research in empowering elementary teachers mathematically and pedagogically, as educators or researchers.
Download or read book Essential Math Skills written by Bob Sornson and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Support and assess the learning of essential skills needed for students' mathematics success! Created to support College and Career Readiness and other state standards, this resource is a great tool for educators. This must-have professional book allows teachers to systematically monitor students' progress toward proficiency in every essential skill. The 250 activities provide a rich menu of math learning experiences, which includes the use of manipulatives, activities, exploration, inquiry, and play. Digital resources are also provided and include student activity pages and teacher resources.
Download or read book Acquisition of Complex Arithmetic Skills and Higher Order Mathematics Concepts written by David C. Geary and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acquisition of Complex Arithmetic Skills and Higher-Order Mathematics Concepts focuses on typical and atypical learning of complex arithmetic skills and higher-order math concepts. As part of the series Mathematical Cognition and Learning, this volume covers recent advances in the understanding of children’s developing competencies with whole-number arithmetic, fractions, and rational numbers. Each chapter covers these topics from multiple perspectives, including genetic disorders, cognition, instruction, and neural networks. Covers innovative measures and recent methodological advances in mathematical thinking and learning Contains contributions that improve instruction and education in these domains Informs policy aimed at increasing the level of mathematical proficiency in the general public
Download or read book Pathway to Math Proficiency written by Susan Mercer and published by . This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your students can now master the relationships between the part and the whole with ease. In Pathway to Math Proficiency: Mastering Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percents?Ǫwith Ease veteran educator and successful textbook author Susan Mercer has organized a graduated sequence of visual images that help students make the needed connection between fractions, decimals and percents while creating the mental image of the part and the whole each represents. As students complete these captivating exercises, comprehension of what otherwise have been troublesome equivalency concepts now occurs easily and is immediately reinforced. Whether used as a classroom or home schooling resource, Pathway to Math Proficiency: Mastering Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percents?Ǫwith Ease allows students to connect the visual and verbal representation of parts to the whole with forty ready-to-use, printable activities and over fourteen hundred math problems that incrementally build a students skills in equivalencies. All students in grades four through eight will find Mercers activities engaging, but English Language Learners and Special Education Students, in particular, will be rewarded by the visual aides to learningand the gradient sequence of the exercises. Susan Mercers previous math book, Pathway to Pre-Algebra Proficiency, has received nothing but accolades and five star Amazon reviews and has been cited as a work ready to motivate the most reluctant learner and for keeping students engaged in a fun way. Pathway to Math Proficiency: Mastering Equivalent Fractions, Decimals and Percents?Ǫwith Ease will do the same.
Download or read book Strengths Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics written by Beth McCord Kobett and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a game changer! Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: 5 Teaching Turnarounds for Grades K- 6 goes beyond simply providing information by sharing a pathway for changing practice. . . Focusing on our students’ strengths should be routine and can be lost in the day-to-day teaching demands. A teacher using these approaches can change the trajectory of students’ lives forever. All teachers need this resource! Connie S. Schrock Emporia State University National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics President, 2017-2019 NEW COVID RESOURCES ADDED: A Parent’s Toolkit to Strengths-Based Learning in Math is now available on the book’s companion website to support families engaged in math learning at home. This toolkit provides a variety of home-based activities and games for families to engage in together. Your game plan for unlocking mathematics by focusing on students’ strengths. We often evaluate student thinking and their work from a deficit point of view, particularly in mathematics, where many teachers have been taught that their role is to diagnose and eradicate students’ misconceptions. But what if instead of focusing on what students don’t know or haven’t mastered, we identify their mathematical strengths and build next instructional steps on students’ points of power? Beth McCord Kobett and Karen S. Karp answer this question and others by highlighting five key teaching turnarounds for improving students’ mathematics learning: identify teaching strengths, discover and leverage students’ strengths, design instruction from a strengths-based perspective, help students identify their points of power, and promote strengths in the school community and at home. Each chapter provides opportunities to stop and consider current practice, reflect, and transfer practice while also sharing · Downloadable resources, activities, and tools · Examples of student work within Grades K–6 · Real teachers’ notes and reflections for discussion It’s time to turn around our approach to mathematics instruction, end deficit thinking, and nurture each student’s mathematical strengths by emphasizing what makes them each unique and powerful.
Download or read book Guided Math A Framework for Mathematics Instruction Second Edition written by Laney Sammons and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This instructional math framework provides an environment for mathematics that fosters mathematical thinking and understanding while meeting the needs of all students. This updated math resource takes an innovative approach to mathematics instruction and uses the same teaching philosophies for guided reading. Educators will learn how to effectively utilize small-group and whole-group instruction, manipulatives, math warm-ups, and Math Workshop to engage K-12 students in connecting mathematics to their own lives. Maximize the impact of your instruction with ideas for using ongoing assessment and differentiation strategies. This 2nd edition guided math resource written by Laney Sammons provides practical guidance and sample lessons for grade level bands K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Promote a classroom environment of numeracy and mathematical discourse with this essential professional resource for K-12 math teachers!
Download or read book Response to Intervention in Math written by Paul J. Riccomini and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides educators with instructions on applying response-to-intervention (RTI) while teaching and planning curriculum for students with learning disabilities.
Download or read book Math Connections to the Real World Grades 5 8 written by Linda Armstrong and published by Mark Twain Media. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Math Connections to the Real World for grades 5 to 8 increases studentsÕ ability to effectively apply math skills in real-world scenarios. Aligned to current state standards, this supplement offers students the opportunity to combine math and language arts skills to successfully solve everyday problems and communicate answers. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.
Download or read book Passing the Nevada Math Proficiency Exam written by Stephanie Foresta and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book to help students pass the Nevada Math Proficiency Exam
Download or read book Problem Solving written by Richard W. Fisher and published by Mastering Essential Math Skill. This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What good is math if you can't put it to good use? Studies show that problem solving is THE most neglected topic in most math programs. This book will ensure that the students develop their math critical thinking skills. Students will learn to apply whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents to real-life situations.
Download or read book Essential Math Skills Over 250 Activities to Develop Deep Understanding written by Bob Sornson and published by Shell Education. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Support and assess the learning of essential skills needed for students' mathematics success! Created to support College and Career Readiness and other state standards, this resource is a great tool for educators. This must-have professional book allows teachers to systematically monitor students' progress toward proficiency in every essential skill. The 250 activities provide a rich menu of math learning experiences, which includes the use of manipulatives, activities, exploration, inquiry, and play. Digital resources are also provided and include student activity pages and teacher resources.
Download or read book No Nonsense Algebra written by Fisher and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have tutored many, many people in Math through Calculus, and I have found that if you start off with the basics and take things one step at a time - anyone can learn complex Math topics. This book has literally hundreds of example problems ranging in all levels of complexity. Each problem is broken down into bite-sized-chunks so that no one gets lost. This book will take anyone with no prior exposure to Algebra and raise their scores significantly!
Download or read book Illinois TAP Math written by Mary DeSouza Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illinois TAP Math - This book is designed to help you succeed on the mathematics subtest of the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) Test of Academic Proficiency. It covers all the essential topics to develop a deep understanding of math fundamentals including number sense, functions, algebra, geometry, graphing, data analysis, and statistics. The book contains over 500 practice questions, 40 lessons, detailed explanations, quizzes, and comprehensive exams to ensure a complete grasp of all objectives tested on the exam. Please visit www.prepforward.com for more information on this book, to contact the author, or to find out about online, interactive, self-paced review courses for all subtests of the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency.
