A Mind for Mathematics: Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms

What does it take to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses learning differences? This easy-to-read text breaks down the complex components of mathematics teaching and divides them into practical strategies. Combining research, useful tactics, and examples from K-6 classrooms, the book includes reflection questions, action tasks, and activities to inspire and engage mathematical minds.
Benefits:
- Examine the aspects of instruction, assessment, and learning that must be cultivated in order to develop mathematical minds.
- Gain a mental picture of the essential elements of an effective mathematics classroom.
- Observe specific classroom examples and vignettes that illustrate the concepts covered in each chapter.
- Answer reflection questions to help relate the strategies in the book to those in the classroom.
- Perform call-to-action tasks that will help you take the next essential steps in teaching mathematics.
- Get advice on balancing teaching responsibilities and making sound plans for teaching mathematics.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Creating the Mathematical Environment
Chapter 2: Engaging Mathematical Minds
Chapter 3: Reaching Different Mathematical Minds
Chapter 4: Challenging Student Mathematicians
Chapter 5: Monitoring Mathematical Assessment
Chapter 6: Balancing It All