Teaching Numeracy: 9 Critical Habits to Ignite Mathematical Thinking

by Margie Pearse, K. M. Walton

Transform mathematics learning from "doing" to "thinking"   American students are losing ground in the global mathematical environment. What many of them lack is numeracy―the ability to think through the math and apply it outside of the classroom. Referencing the new common core and NCTM standards, the authors outline nine critical thinking habits that foster numeracy and show you how     Included are several numeracy-rich lesson plans, complete with clear directions and student handouts.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 22, 2011

Reviews

[Debora Wilson]

9 Habits to ignite numerate thinking:

Monitor and Repair Understanding
Develop Schema
Identify similarities and differences, recognize patterns, organize and categorize ideas
Represent mathematics nonliguistically
Predict, infer, recognize trends use patterns generate and test hypotheses
Question for understanding
Summerize determine importance sythesize use note taking and journaling
Develop vocabulary
Collaborate to learn


5 components of a math lesson
purpose and focus
ignition
bridge to learning
gradual release
debrief

[Diane Willman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great examples on how to implement the research and ideas immediately into your daily teaching of math. Great research sited to support instruction and why they suggest a particular method. The chapter on Debriefing is extremely practical.