Succeeding at Teaching Mathematics, K-6.

Succeeding at Teaching Mathematics, K-6.

This invaluable resource helps beginning educators focus on the big ideas in teaching mathematics and promote student engagement.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sliva Spitzer, Julie A.
Other Authors: Roddick, Cheryl D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2007.
Subjects:
Mathematics > Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction
  • How the Book is Organized
  • Chapter 1
  • A Glimpse at Mathematics Instruction
  • Two Illustrations
  • Vignette 1: Second Grade-Subtraction with Regrouping
  • Discussion
  • Vignette 2: Fourth Grade-Developing the Concept of Fractions
  • Discussion
  • Success in Teaching Mathematics
  • Summary
  • Chapter 2
  • Standards-Based Teaching
  • Why Do We Need Standards for Teaching Mathematics?
  • The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards
  • Principles
  • Content and Process Standards
  • The Five Content Standards
  • The Five Process Standards
  • State and District Standards for Teaching Mathematics
  • The Relationship Between Standards and Standards-Based Mathematics Textbooks
  • NCTM Curriculum Focal Points
  • Examples of Standards-Based Activities Involving Algebraic Thinking
  • Overview of Lessons
  • Kindergarten: Day and Night
  • First and Second Grades: Bigger and Bigger Blocks
  • Third Through Sixth Grades: Time for a Party
  • NCTM Standards Addressed
  • Content Standards
  • Process Standards
  • Summary
  • Chapter 3
  • Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics
  • What is Engagement?
  • Engaging Learners in the Affective Domain
  • Vignette 1: Third Grade Multiplication-Around the World
  • Vignette 2: Fifth Grade-Math Jeopardy
  • A Description of Glasser's Five Basic Needs
  • Vignette 3: Increasing a Student's Confidence in Mathematics
  • A Fresh Look at Around the World and Math Jeopardy
  • Affective Issues Related to Teaching and Learning Mathematics
  • Attitudes Toward Learning Mathematics
  • Getting to Know Your Students
  • Students Engaged in Learning Probability
  • Vignette 4: Fifth Grade Probability-Socializing by Spinners
  • Revisiting the Affective Domain
  • Engaging Learners in the Behavioral Domain.
  • Engaging Learners in the Cognitive Domain
  • Multiple Representations
  • Problem Solving
  • The Mangoes Problem
  • Summary
  • Chapter 4
  • Engagement Strategies for Special Populations
  • The Special Needs Learner
  • Know Your Learner
  • Create a Positive Classroom Culture
  • Increase Opportunities for Communication and Participation
  • Differentiate Instructional Strategies
  • The Gifted Learner
  • Know Your Learner
  • Create a Positive Classroom Culture
  • Increase Opportunities for Communication and Participation
  • Differentiate Instructional Strategies
  • Possible Pitfalls
  • The English Language Learner
  • Know Your Learner
  • Create a Positive Classroom Culture
  • Increase Opportunities for Communication and Participation
  • Differentiate Instructional Strategies
  • Example of Engaging Learners in a Mathematics Classroom
  • Tessellations and Geometry
  • Discussion
  • Summary
  • Chapter 5
  • Assessment
  • Developing Assessments: The Use of Backward Design
  • Stages of Backward Design
  • Stage 1: Identify Desired Results
  • Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence
  • Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences
  • Types of Assessment
  • Unit Tests and Quizzes
  • Open-Middled and Open-Ended Questions
  • Projects
  • Portfolios
  • Journals
  • Observation and Questioning
  • Rubrics
  • Grading and Assessment Schemes
  • Practical Ways of Assessing Throughout the Instructional Process
  • Tailoring Assessments for Special Populations
  • Data-Driven Instructional Practices
  • AWord About Standardized Tests
  • Summary
  • Chapter 6
  • Putting It all Together
  • The Year at a Glance: Designing Your Curriculum
  • Making Connections Within Mathematics
  • The Perfect Party Place
  • Making Connections Across the Curriculum
  • Mathematics in Language Arts
  • Vignette 1: Second Grade-Multiplication
  • Mathematics within Science
  • Mathematics within Art.
  • Mathematics within the Social Sciences
  • Creating Thematic Lessons
  • Mathematical Connections Across Grades
  • Vignette 2: Fourth and Fifth Grade Collaboration
  • Succeeding at Teaching Mathematics-and Loving It!
  • Appendix A: Communicating with Families
  • Appendix B: Mathematics and Literature Connections
  • Appendix C: Growing as a Professional
  • References
  • Index.

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