Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades K-3: 1 (The Van De Walle Professional Mathematics) - Softcover

Van De Walle, John A.; Lovin, LouAnn H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205408435 ISBN 13: 9780205408436

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

The resource math teachers have been waiting for is finally here!  

Volume One of the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series provides practical guidance along with proven strategies for practicing teachers of kindergarten through grade 3.

In addition to many of the popular topics and features from John Van de Walle’s market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, this volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the early grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics, making this series indispensable for teachers!

• Big Ideas provide clear and succinct explanations of the most critical concepts in K―3 mathematics.
• Problem-based activities in every chapter provide numerous engaging tasks to help students develop understanding.
• Assessment Notes illustrate how assessment can be an integral part of instruction and suggest practical assessment strategies.
• Expanded Lessons elaborate on one activity from each chapter, providing examples for creating step-by-step lesson plans for classroom implementation.
• A Companion Website (http://www.ablongman.com/vandewalleseries/) provides access to more than 50 reproducible blackline masters to utilize in the classroom.
• The NCTM Content Standards are provided for teachers’ reference in the appendix.

Collect all three volumes in the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series! Each volume provides in-depth coverage at specific grade levels.

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume One, Grades K-3, ISBN: 0-205-40843-5

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Two, Grades 3-5, ISBN: 0-205-40844-3

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Three, Grades 5-8, ISBN: 0-205-41797-3

About this title

About the Author:

John A. Van de Walle was Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University. As a mathematics education consultant, he regularly worked with students and teachers at the K to 8 level. Van de Walle was the author of the best-selling Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally. He was also the elementary mathematics advisor to the Addison Wesley Math Makes Sense K-8 textbook program. He was well-known for his speaking engagements and workshops, which focus on teaching mathematics via problem solving within a student-centered approach.

Synopsis:

The book includes popular topics and features from the author's market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, and brand-new material specially designed for teachers in the classroom. This volume is tailored to the specific needs of grades K to 3, allowing teachers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in their classes. The student-centered approach will result in successful math students, making this book indispensable for math teachers!

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0205408435
• ISBN 13: 9780205408436
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400