Inventive Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

by Middleton, James A.; Goepfert, Polly

• ISBN13: 9781557983688
• ISBN10: 1557983682
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn

Summary

This book is part of the Division 15 series Psychology in the Classroom, which is aimed at elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The goal of this series is to encourage teachers to base their daily classroom practices on sound principles derived form the latest educational psychology research. The series thus bridges the gap between theory and practice. Each book is written in an accessible, straightforward style and contains a wide range of user-friendly features, such as real-life case illustrations, sample classroom activities, self-study questions, and suggested readings. Mathematics teachers looking for creative classroom strategies to engage students will appreciate the substantive, thought-provoking ideas presented in this volume. The authors of this accessible book present exciting pathways to the reform standards that have been suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Case studies and sample activities that encourage the reader to

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Building a New Understanding of the Nature of Mathematics	p. 17
Building and Choosing Curricula	p. 25
Building Teaching Strategies	p. 55
Building a Balanced Assessment Strategy	p. 73
Finding Resources to Help	p. 113
Reflections	p. 147
Glossary	p. 153
References	p. 157
About the Authors	p. 165
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