Math tools, grades 3-12 : 64 ways to differentiate instruction and increase student engagement / Harvey F. Silver, John R. Brunsting, Terry Walsh
By: Silver, Harvey F [author]
Contributor(s): Brunsting, John R | Walsh, Terry
Language: English Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, c2008Description: ix, 265 pages : illustrations ; 29 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781412957816Subject(s): Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- United States | Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States | Effective teaching -- United States | Learning strategies | -- United StatesDDC classification: 372.7 Online resources: Table of contents only | Hillwood Museum & Gardens Summary: Now there is a way to differentiate math instruction and engage all students, not just those who excel in mathematics. Authors Harvey F. Silver, John R. Brunsting, and Terry Walsh present a broad collection of tools for mathematics instruction that promotes active, in-depth learning and helps all students meet high standards. Organized around four distinct learning styles -- mastery, understanding, self-expressive, and interpersonal -- this invaluable resource shows what the four learning styles look like in the mathematics classroom; features 64 instructional tools and explaines how to use them to support different types of learners; offers guidelines for designing lessons, assessments, and units; links the tools to the NCTM process standards; and provides numerous examples showing how to use the tools with any math curriculum. Math Tools, Grades 3-12 allows teachers and math specialists to pick and choose from classroom-tested tools and practical techniques to differentiate math instruction and help all students excel. -- Back cover| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Now there is a way to differentiate math instruction and engage all students, not just those who excel in mathematics. Authors Harvey F. Silver, John R. Brunsting, and Terry Walsh present a broad collection of tools for mathematics instruction that promotes active, in-depth learning and helps all students meet high standards. Organized around four distinct learning styles -- mastery, understanding, self-expressive, and interpersonal -- this invaluable resource shows what the four learning styles look like in the mathematics classroom; features 64 instructional tools and explaines how to use them to support different types of learners; offers guidelines for designing lessons, assessments, and units; links the tools to the NCTM process standards; and provides numerous examples showing how to use the tools with any math curriculum. Math Tools, Grades 3-12 allows teachers and math specialists to pick and choose from classroom-tested tools and practical techniques to differentiate math instruction and help all students excel. -- Back cover
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