About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource (4th Edition)

In this fourth edition of her signature resource Marilyn presents her current thinking and insights and includes ideas from her most recent teaching experiences. Part 1 “Starting Points” reflects the major overhaul of this book and addresses twenty-three issues important to thinking about teaching mathematics today. Part 2 “Problem-Solving Investigations” opens with how to plan problem-solving lessons; followed by whole-class small-group and individual investigations organized into five areas of the curriculum: Measurement Data Geometry Patterns and Algebraic Thinking and Number and Operations. Part 3 “Teaching Arithmetic” focuses on the cornerstone of elementary mathematics curriculum offering ideas and assessments that build students’ understanding confidence and competence in arithmetic. In Part 4 “Questions Teachers Ask” features Marilyn’s responses to pedagogical questions she’s received from teachers over the years.More than forty reproducibles for About Teaching Mathematics are available to download in a printable format.

Paperback: 536 pages

Publisher: Math Solutions; fourth edition edition (March 25 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1935099329

ISBN-13: 978-1935099321

Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1 x 10.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds