Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume I) (2nd Edition)

by John A. Van de Walle, Lou Ann H. Lovin, Karen S. Karp

Initially adapted from Van de Walle’s market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics , the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series are practical guides for developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics instruction from best selling mathematics methods authors John Van de Walle, LouAnn Lovin, Karen Karp, and Jennifer Bay-Williams . Specially designed for in-service teachers, each volume of the series focuses on the content relevant to a specific grade band and provides additional information on creating an effective classroom environment, engaging families, and aligning teaching to the Common Core State Standards . Additional activities and expanded lessons are also included. The series has three 1. To illustrate what it means to teach student-centered, problem-based mathematics 2. To serve as a reference for the mathematics content and research-based instructional strategies suggested for pre-kindergarten to grade two, grades three to five, and grades six to eight 3. To present a large collection of high quality tasks and activities that can engage children in the mathematics that is important for them to learn Volume I is tailored specifically to pre-kindergarten to grade 2, allowing teachers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in their classes. The student-centered approach will result in children who are successful in learning mathematics, making these books indispensable for Pre-K-2 classroom teachers!

Genres: Teaching, Education, Mathematics

421 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2013

Reviews

[Diana Valdivia-Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book to read about Early Elementary Mathematics Curriculum.

[Mikayla Beckman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again I read this book over the course of the semester for my curriculum class and I really enjoyed it! It was very interesting and knowledgeable:)

[Amber]

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