Higher Level Thinking Questions: Secondary Math, Grades 7-12

by Robyn Silbey

The mathematics standards call for moving beyond memorization, rote learning, and application of predetermined procedures. The standards call on teachers to work toward a deeper conceptual understanding and to foster mathematical reasoning. How do we foster such a deep understanding of mathematics concepts? With deep-thinking math questions, of course. You ll find questions for sixteen mathematics topics to promote mathematical thinking and interaction in your class. Question topics: Problem Solving; Number Patterns and Relationships; Whole Number and Decimal Place Value; Decimal Operations; Fraction Concepts; Fraction Addition and Subtraction; Fraction Multiplication and Division; Percents; Relating Fractions, Decimals, and Percents; Ratios, Rates, and Proportions; Statistics, Data Analysis, and Graphing; Algebra: Integers and Integer Operations; Algebra: Solving Equations and Inequalities; Geometry Concepts; Geometry and Measurement; Probability.

160 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Trever · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not the biggest fan of Kagan learning, but the book is great for higher level thinking questions. There are many different task cards that students can put in interactive math notebooks. It is great for higher level thinking questions to push students thinking just a little further.