Active Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Grades 5-8

Inbunden, Engelska, 2007

Av Hope M. Martin, Hope Martin

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Deepen students′ understanding of math concepts through active involvement! Engaging students directly in creative learning experiences is the basis of author Hope Martin′s approach for re-energizing mathematics instruction. Active Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Grades 5–8, Second Edition offers attention-grabbers such as Algebra Jokes, The M&M Mystery, How Long Would It Take to Walk to China?, and Gummi Worms to help students use mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, gain meaningful understandings of key concepts, and effectively communicate their mathematical thinking. Presenting a generous collection of student activities aligned with the five NCTM content standards, this revised edition of Multiple Intelligences in the Mathematics Classroom features A new chapter addressing algebra conceptsReproducible student pages for each activity Journaling questions to engage students in writing about mathematics Specific Web site resourcesWith step-by-step directions, suggestions, tips, and variations for implementation, this updated text provides a rich instructional resource for teachers, mathematics specialists, and curriculum directors.

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Utgivningsdatum2007-05-01
Mått215 x 279 x 16 mm
Vikt820 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor208
Upplaga2
FörlagSAGE Publications Inc
ISBN9781412949774

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Hope Martin is an innovative mathematics teacher with over 40 years of experience. Having worked with children in elementary, middle school, and high school, and with teachers in local universities, she is currently a private consultant facilitating workshops across the United States and Canada. Hope, who was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, began her teaching career in Skokie, Illinois and obtained her Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Hope’s personal experiences and knowledge of educational learning theories have convinced her that students learn mathematics more effectively when they are active participants and see its relevance to their own lives.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorNCTM Standards Table1. Investigations: Estimation, Large Numbers, and NumerationIntroduction$1,000,000 LongHow Many Strides to Walk Around the Earth?Rectangles and FactorsVenn Diagrams: LCM and GCFDessert for a Crowd5 x 5 Puzzle CentsChocolate Chip CookiesMusic and FractionsMathematical Palindromes2. Active AlgebraIntroductionPatterns, Patterns, PatternsAlgebra JokesThe M & M MysteryAlgebra MatchInequality Number Line MatchMind Reading or Algebra?3. Geometry: Our Mathematical Window to the WorldIntroductionFolding a TangramMaking a Tangram QuiltPentominoesOpen-Top BoxesExplorations With Cereal BoxesThe Painted CubeCubes That Grow4. The Measure of MathematicsIntroductionJust How Big Is the Statue of Liberty?Gummi WormsWhat Happened 1,000,000 Seconds Ago?How Long Would It Take to Walk to China? —Through the Center of the EarthShoe Length vs. HeightEggsCeterea5. Data Collection and ProbabilityIntroductionSuper SurveyWhat Is Your Favorite Subject?Stars of the NBADice and ProbabilityIs This Game Fair?Dinosaurs and ProbabilityInteractive Web Sites to Make Math/Technology ConnectionsBibliography