Inventive Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
Implementing Standards for Reform
Published on 1. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-55798-368-8 (ISBN)
Description
Mathematics teachers looking for creative classroom strategies to engage students should find the the ideas presented in this volume to be of use. The authors present pathways to the reform standards that have been suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Case studies and sample activities that encourage the reader to think creatively about integrated curricula and classroom methods are presented throughout, and a discussion of resources includes a listing of newly available curricula. This is the sixth book in the Division 15 series, "Psychology in the Classroom", which is aimed at elementary, middle and high school teachers. The goal of this series is to encourage teachers to base their daily classroom practices on sound principles derived from current educational psychology research. The series thus seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each book is contains a range of user-friendly features, such as real-life case illustrations, sample classroom activities, self-study questions and suggested readings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
facsims.
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-55798-368-8 (9781557983688)
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Content
A True Story - Rachel; A Call for Change; The Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, the Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics; The Assessment Standards for School Mathematics; Statement of Rationale and Goals. Goal I Building a New Understanding of the Nature of Mathematics: A Vignette; Social Constructivism - Knowing and Doing. Goal II Building and Choosing Curricula: Mathematical Curricula - A "Traditional" Approach to Volume; Mathematical Curricula - A "Context" Approach to Volume; The Nature of Mathematical Activity; Self-Directed Questions. Goal III Building Teaching Strategies: Planning, Questioning and Self-Directed Questions. Goal IV Building a Balanced Assessment Strategy: A Personal Note from Polly; A First Grade Teacher's Reflections; Assessment Assumptions; Benchmark Opportunities; Assessment Events; What About Grading?; Self-Directed Questions. Goal V Finding Resources to Help You: Innovative Curriculum Projects for Elementary, Middle and High School; Assessment; Technology; Parents; Teacher Teams; Administration and the School Board; The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Reflections - A True Story - Rachel Part II.