Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades K-3

by John A. Van de Walle, Lou Ann H. Lovin

The resource math teachers have been waiting for is finally here Volume One of the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series provides practical guidance along with proven strategies for practicing teachers of kindergarten through grade 3. In addition to many of the popular topics and features from John Van de Walle's market-leading textbook, "Elementary and Middle School Mathematics," this volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the early grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics, making this series indispensable for teachers
Big Ideas provide clear and succinct explanations of the most critical concepts in K--3 mathematics.
Problem-based activities in every chapter provide numerous engaging tasks to help students develop understanding.
Assessment Notes illustrate how assessment can be an integral part of instruction and suggest practical assessment strategies.
Expanded Lessons elaborate on one activity from each chapter, providing examples for creating step-by-step lesson plans for classroom implementation.
A Companion Website (http: //www.ablongman.com/vandewalleseries/) provides access to more than 50 reproducible blackline masters to utilize in the classroom.
The NCTM Content Standards are provided for teachers' reference in the appendix.
Collect all three volumes in the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series Each volume provides in-depth coverage at specific grade levels. Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume One, Grades K-3, ISBN: 0-205-40843-5 Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Two, Grades 3-5, ISBN: 0-205-40844-3 Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Three, Grades 5-8, ISBN: 0-205-41797-3

Genres: Teaching, Education, Mathematics, School, Professional Development

400 pages, Paperback

First published May 27, 2005

Reviews

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains many ready to use strategies for the math block in K-2. I would recommend the digital version because there are links, resources, and games that can only be accessed through the digital format.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Αρκετά καλό βιβλίο, που προσφέρει τόσο θεωρητικό υπόβαθρο για να χρησιμοποιηθεί σε θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις, όσο και κάποιες πρακτικές ιδέες για τους εκπαιδευτικούς.
Δεν το θεωρώ τόσο πρακτικό εγχειρίδιο για την διδασκαλία των μαθηματικών γιατί δεν λαμβάνει υπόψιν του παράγοντες όπως η έλλειψη τεχνολογικών μέσων στις τάξεις (Ελληνική πραγματικότητα δυστυχώς), όσο και την ύπαρξη παιδιών με προβλήματα όπως δυσλεξία (πολύ μεγάλος αριθμός για να μην λαμβάνεται υπόψιν) ή μαθητές πολλών ταχυτήτων σε μία τάξη με έναν μόνο δάσκαλο.

Παρόλα αυτά, σου δίνει μία αρκετά καλή ιδέα για το πως να προσεγγίσεις τα μαθηματικά και φυσικά είναι στο χέρι του καθενός να αξιοποιήσει οτιδήποτε κερδίσει από την ανάγνωση του.

Είναι αρκετά εύκολα γραμμένο, χωρίς να σε κουράζει - παρά τον μεγάλο όγκο του- και αναλύει διεξοδικά κάθε μαθηματικό φαινόμενο που συναντάται από το νηπιαγωγείο ως τις αρχές του γυμνασίου.

[Stef Rozitis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book wih lots of practical ideas teachers can use straight away as well as the thinking behind them, assessment ideas, differentiation ideas etc.

I have some nitpicks with aspects of the philosophy but nevertheless this is a very useful book and based on great practice. I parlticularly like that it gives the "big ideas" for each area of maths.

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[Carrie Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

read for a workshop while teaching 1st grade. Great resource.

[Amber]

1 copy

[Diana Valdivia-Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book to read about Early Elementary Mathematics Curriculum.

[Mikayla Beckman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again I read this book over the course of the semester for my curriculum class and I really enjoyed it! It was very interesting and knowledgeable:)