Developing Essential Understanding-Mathematical Reasoning in Grades Pre-K- 8 - Softcover

Lannin, John; Ellis, Amy; Elliott, Rebekah; Zbiek, Rose Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873536665 ISBN 13: 9780873536660

Publisher: Nat Council of Teachers of Maths, 2011

Synopsis

How do your students determine whether a mathematical statement is true? Do they rely on a teacher, a textbook or various examples? How can you encourage them to connect examples, extend their ideas to new situations that they have not yet considered and reason more generally?

How much do you know...and how much do you need to know?

Helping your students develop a robust understanding of mathematical reasoning requires that you understand this mathematics deeply. But what does that mean?

This book focuses on essential knowledge for teachers about mathematical reasoning. It is organised around one big idea, supported by multiple smaller, interconnected ideas - essential understandings.Taking you beyond a simple introduction to mathematical reasoning, the book will broaden and deepen your mathematical understanding of one of the most challenging topics for students and teachers. It will help you engage your students, anticipate their perplexities, avoid pitfalls and dispel misconceptions. You will also learn to develop appropriate tasks, techniques and tools for assessing students' understanding of the topic.

Focus on the ideas that you need to understand thoroughly to teach confidently.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nat Council of Teachers of Maths
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873536665
• ISBN 13: 9780873536660
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96