Teaching Numeracy

Teaching Numeracy
Author: Margie Pearse
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-03-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452224404

Transform mathematics learning from “doing” to “thinking” American students are losing ground in the global mathematical environment. What many of them lack is numeracy—the ability to think through the math and apply it outside of the classroom. Referencing the new common core and NCTM standards, the authors outline nine critical thinking habits that foster numeracy and show you how to: Monitor and repair students’ understanding Guide students to recognize patterns Encourage questioning for understanding Develop students’ mathematics vocabulary Included are several numeracy-rich lesson plans, complete with clear directions and student handouts.

Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction

Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction
Author: Sammons, Laney
Publisher: Shell Education
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1618137956

Use a practical approach to teaching mathematics that integrates proven literacy strategies for effective instruction. This professional resource will help to maximize the impact of instruction through the use of whole-class instruction, small-group instruction, and Math Workshop. Incorporate ideas for using ongoing assessment to guide your instruction and increase student learning, and use hands-on, problem-solving experiences with small groups to encourage mathematical communication and discussion. Guided Math supports the College and Career Readiness and other state standards.

Place Value

Place Value
Author: David A. Adler
Publisher: Holiday House
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2016-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0823436136

You had better not monkey around when it comes to place value. The monkeys in this book can tell you why! As they bake the biggest banana cupcake ever, they need to get the amounts in the recipe correct. There’s a big difference between 216 eggs and 621 eggs. Place value is the key to keeping the numbers straight. Using humorous art, easy-to-follow charts and clear explanations, this book presents the basic facts about place value while inserting some amusing monkey business.

Cubes in the Classroom

Cubes in the Classroom
Author: Paul Swan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780992589547

Dr Paul Swan book about activities with cubes

Addition Facts that Stick

Addition Facts that Stick
Author: Kate Snow
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1933339926

The fun, engaging program that will help your child master the addition facts once and for all—without spending hours and hours drilling flash cards! Addition Facts That Stick will guide you, step-by- step, as you teach your child to understand and memorize the addition facts, from 1 + 1 through 9 + 9. Hands-on activities, fun games your child will love, and simple practice pages help young students remember the addition facts for good. In 15 minutes per day (perfect for after school, or as a supplement to a homeschool math curriculum) any child can master the addition facts, gain a greater understanding of how math works, and develop greater confidence, in just six weeks! Mastery of the math facts is the foundation for all future math learning. Lay that foundation now, and make it solid, with Addition Facts That Stick!

Developing Mathematics with Base Ten

Developing Mathematics with Base Ten
Author: Paul Swan
Publisher: R.I.C. Publications
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Decimal fractions
ISBN: 1741261597

"Serving as a full-colour teacher reference resource, this title provides developmental activities to encourage the best use of maths manipulatives in the classroom. " - product description.

Lessons for Extending Place Value

Lessons for Extending Place Value
Author: Maryann Wickett
Publisher: Math Solutions
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0941355578

"Through games, investigations, and children’s literature, students explore the base ten system through the ten thousands, moving from using concrete manipulatives to more abstract reasoning. Using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, students apply their knowledge of place value to solve a variety of problems."--pub. desc.

Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
Author: Deborah V. Mink
Publisher: Shell Education
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2009-07-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425893228

Enhance mathematics instruction and build students' understanding of mathematical concepts with this practical, research-based resource. Choose from a wide range of easy-to-implement strategies that enhance mathematics instruction, including developing students' mathematical vocabulary and problem-solving abilities, assessing students' mathematics thinking, and using manipulatives. Highlights include tips on planning instruction and managing the mathematics classroom, plus differentiation strategies for each lesson. This resource is correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards.

180 Days™: Problem Solving for Second Grade

180 Days™: Problem Solving for Second Grade
Author: Donna Ventura
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2016-10-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425816142

180 Days of Problem Solving is a fun and effective daily practice workbook designed to help students improve critical-thinking and reasoning skills. This easy-to-use second grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Students will focus on one skill each week to learn the problem-solving process, use visual models, and solve multi-step, non-routine word problems. Watch as students build problem solving skills with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.