Synopsis
Written by leaders in the field, this best-selling book will help mathematics coaches and other teacher-leaders support all Pre-K -- 8 teachers in growing professionally in their teaching of mathematics. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics : Teaching Developmentally, Professional Development Edition provides an unparalleled depth of ideas and discussion to help mathematics coaches and other teacher leaders develop teachers' understanding of the mathematics they will teach and the most effective methods of teaching the various mathematics topics. This text reflects the NCTM and Common Core State Standards and the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction. It is structured for maximum flexibility, offering 23 chapters that may be mixed and matched to address all major topics in mathematics education today. This comprehensive, practical text offers readers a strong theoretical perspective reflecting the most current research on how students learn mathematics, ways to best teach it, and many problem-based activities to engage students and their teachers., KEY BENEFIT Updated in a new eighth edition, this book helps readers make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach mathematics to all children ages pre-K to 8. The book reflects the view that all mathematics can be taught through a problem-based approach that motivates students and builds their confidence as they learn. Simple yet effective classroom activities are woven throughout the chapters along with accommodations for English language learners and students with disabilities. This professional development edition provides additional strategies to help mathematics coaches and other teacher-leaders support all Pre-K - 8 teachers making sense of teaching mathematics. KEY TOPICS: Introductory chapters provide perspectives on trends in mathematics education and the process of doing mathematics. These chapters develop the core ideas of learning, teaching, planning, and assessing. Additional perspectives on mathematics for students with diverse backgrounds and the role of technological tools are also discussed. The second part of the book serves as the application of the introductory chapters. Chapters cover every major content area in the pre-K-8 mathematics curriculum. Numerous problem-based activities are included that engage students and are interwoven with a discussion of the mathematical curriculum and how students develop their understanding of that content. This edition is uniquely designed to help coaches and other teacher leaders make the most out of the eighth edition, create professional learning opportunities, and utilize resources found on the accompanying PD toolkit: MARKET: For coaches and other teacher-leaders engaged in supporting teachers helping all students make sense of mathematics., Elementary and Middle School Mathematics : Teaching Developmentally, Professional Development Edition provides unparalleled depth of ideas and discussion to help mathematics coaches and other teacher leaders foster teachers' understanding of the mathematics they will teach and the most effective teaching methods for the various mathematics topics. This text reflects the philosophy of the NCTM and Common Core State Standards and the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction. The Coach/Teacher Leader Guide to this Book and Activities Matrix that appear at the front of the book and Professional Learning Opportunities sections, Coach/Teacher Leader Considerations boxes, and PDToolkit boxes that appear at the end of each chapter ensure this book is a valuable resource for all educators who facilitate mathematics professional development and support students making sense of mathematics. A complimentary access code for the online PDToolkit (http://pdtoolkit.pearson.com) inside every new book gives mathematics leaders access to: Videos highlighting student mathematical thinking Downloadable tools and templates Expanded lessons Blackline masters Children's literature matrix To access PDToolkit for the first time: You will need to register online using a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser. The process takes just a couple of minutes and only needs to be completed once. Go to http://pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ Select your book. Under Register, select your user type: K-12 Teacher, College Instructor, or College Student Click Register Here . If you have an existing Pearson account, enter it. If you do not, follow the prompts to make a Pearson account. Enter your access code* found beneath the pull tab. Do not type the dashes. You can use lowercase or uppercase letters. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need help at any time during the online registration process, simply click the Need Help? Icon. Once you have successfully registered, you can begin using the PDToolkit ! You only need to register for the PDToolkit once. After that, you can log in any time at http://pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ by providing your Login Name and Password when prompted. *Important: Each access code can only be used once. The subscription is valid for six months upon activation and is not transferable. If the access code has already been revealed, it may no longer be valid. If this is the case, you can purchase a subscription by going to http://pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ and following the on-screen instructions, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Teaching Developmentally, Professional Development Edition provides unparalleled depth of ideas and discussion to help mathematics coaches and other teacher leaders foster teachers' understanding of the mathematics they will teach and the most effective teaching methods for the various mathematics topics. This text reflects the philosophy of the NCTM and Common Core State Standards and the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction. The Coach/Teacher Leader Guide to this Book and Activities Matrix that appear at the front of the book and Professional Learning Opportunities sections, Coach/Teacher Leader Considerations boxes, and PDToolkit boxes that appear at the end of each chapter ensure this book is a valuable resource for all educators who facilitate mathematics professional development and support students making sense of mathematics. A complimentary access code for the online PDToolkit (http: //pdtoolkit.pearson.com) inside every new book gives mathematics leaders access to: Videos highlighting student mathematical thinking Downloadable tools and templates Expanded lessons Blackline masters Children's literature matrix To access PDToolkit for the first time: You will need to register online using a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser. The process takes just a couple of minutes and only needs to be completed once. Go to http: //pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ Select your book. Under Register, select your user type: K-12 Teacher, College Instructor, or College Student Click Register Here . If you have an existing Pearson account, enter it. If you do not, follow the prompts to make a Pearson account. Enter your access code* found beneath the pull tab. Do not type the dashes. You can use lowercase or uppercase letters. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need help at any time during the online registration process, simply click the Need Help? Icon. Once you have successfully registered, you can begin using the PDToolkit You only need to register for the PDToolkit once. After that, you can log in any time at http: //pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ by providing your Login Name and Password when prompted. *Important: Each access code can only be used once. The subscription is valid for six months upon activation and is not transferable. If the access code has already been revealed, it may no longer be valid. If this is the case, you can purchase a subscription by going to http: //pdtoolkit.pearson.com/ and following the on-screen instructions
