On Cloud Nine: Visualizing and Verbalizing for Math

by Nanci Bell, Kimberly Tuley

On Cloud Nine presents a unique program of math instruction that uses manipulatives, mental imagery, and specific language to help students develop the underlying math concepts necessary for reasoning and problem solving with numbers. On Cloud Nine® is outlined here in its sequential beginning with the most basic concepts of counting, adding, and subtracting, the program progresses to word problems, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals. On Cloud Nine® instruction can be used for first-time learners or as an effective intervention program for students who have long struggled with math skills. This manual provides sample lessons, instructional theory, and useful techniques for implementing On Cloud Nine in one-on-one or group settings. On Cloud Nine is one of the program manuals used in the professional development training and instructional services provided by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

328 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent modality for teaching math to visual learners. Combined with this book was a continuing education workshop. It was fantastic. I learned an incredible amount and have been able to help my kids with this as well.