Visible Thinking in Mathematics, 4A

by Ammiel Wan

In Visible Thinking in Mathematics 4A, fourth grade students learn and begin to master the following mathematical whole number notation and place value rounding off numbers to nearest ten or hundred estimation table and line graphs proper and improper fractions mixed numbers naming angles measuring angles using a protractor identifying perpendicular and parallel lines properties of squares and rectangles. The Visible Thinking in Mathematics series is designed to give elementary school students opportunities to explore and reflect on the reasoning behind mathematical concepts and skills. Through carefully developed exercises, the 11 books in this series provide students with a qualitative understanding of concepts, therefore building their overall problem solving and thinking skills. Instead of learning rote procedures and formulas, children master concepts by following five distinct chapter sections based on the Singapore Math 1) Thinking Functional questions that direct students’ thinking to key subjects and that cultivate their cognitive skills; 2) Attaining Consecutive mathematical problems using the same framework but alternating key words to highlight the differences between examples and ensure that students learn and retain their new skills; 3) Suggestions on correcting errors, simplifying a concept, or enhancing learning; 4) Summative Practice for students to recap what they learned throughout the chapter; 5) Think Out of the Box!: Challenging word problems that stretch students’ ability to apply the concepts they learned.

146 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011