Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching DevelopmentallyJohn A. Van de Walle has written a book that helps readers make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach mathematics to children K to 8. Elementatry and Middle School Mathematics consists of 16 chapters reflecting the view that all mathematics can be taught through a problem-solving approach that motivates children and builds their confidence as they learn. This book thoroughly discusses the new standards and clearly develops four key aspects of teaching mathematics: the nature of mathematics as a science of pattern and order; an understanding of how children learn mathematics; a problem solving view of teaching mathematics; and specific methods for integrating assessment with instruction. Simple yet effective classroom activities are woven throughout the chapters as well as suggestions for technology and literature. |
Contents
Reflections and Directions | 3 |
CHAPTER | 12 |
Exploring What It Means | 13 |
Copyright | |
62 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
activities algorithm answer approach Arithmetic Teacher assessment base begin calculator cards chapter chil child classroom concepts Connecting mathematics connections construct constructivist Council of Teachers count counters cubes Cuisenaire rods decimal dents develop discussion division draw dren equation estimation example explore facts Figure focus four fractions function geoboard geometry goals graph graphing calculator grid help children help students ideas important informal geometry involved mathe mathematics education matics means measure median-median line mental computation metacognitive methods middle grades models multiplication National Council NCTM NCTM Standards number sense Old Tappan paper part-part-whole pattern percent pieces place-value problem solving procedural knowledge procedures ratio reasoning rectangle reflect relationships Reston result school mathematics shapes simple skills square strategies suggested task Teachers of Mathematics teaching mathematics ten-frame tens things tion triangles understanding unit fractions units whole numbers word problems write