Math Tools, Grades 3-12 : 64 Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Increase Student Engagement

by Harvey F. Silver

• ISBN13: 9781412957823
• ISBN10: 1412957826
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-13
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Organized around four distinct learning styles, this resource provides 64 instructional tools linked to NCTM process standards and offers guidelines for designing powerful, differentiated lessons.Learn From the Experts! Sign up for a Math Tools Professional Development Institute in your area-visit www.ThoughtfulClassroom.com/events

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

A Users Guide to Learning Styles and Math Tools What Are Learning Styles and Why Do They Matter?

How Do I Select the Right Tool for the Right Learning Situation?

Five Ways to Use Math Tools

Mastery Math Tools Knowledge Cards Memory Box Most Valuable Point (MVP)

Mathematical Summaries Fist Lists and Spiders Procedural Notes Mathematical Conventions Whats Wrong?

Mastery Review Convergence Mastery Practice Makes Perfect Mental Math War Vocabulary Knowledge Rating (VKR)

Glossaries Word Walls Vocabulary Organizers

Understanding Math Tools Always-Sometimes-Never (ASN)

Support or Refute Stake Your Claim Learning From Clues Pattern Finding Math Rulebook Ps and Qs Essential Question Notes (EQN)

Compare and Contrast Mathematical Analogies Three-Way Tie Which One Doesnt Belong? Yes, But Why? Show Me

Self-Expressive Math Tools Picture = 1000 Words 3-D Approach M + M

Math and Metaphors Math Recipe Cinquains Write to Learn

Mathematics

Writing Frames Storytellers Math Is Everywhere Group and Label And the Question Isa?

What If?

Making Up Is Fun to Do Create Your Own Divergent Thinking

Interpersonal Math Tools Bring Your

A Game Paired Learning Peer Coaching Where in the World?

Real-World Connections Whats Your Favorite?

Whos Right?

Reflective Writing Writing

About the Problem of the Day Test Feedback Range Finder

Math Boggle Vocabulary Games Cooperative Structures for Promoting Positive Interdependence

Designing Lessons, Assessments, and Units in All Four Styles

Task Rotation Assessment Menus A Test Worth Taking The Seven Ps

References

Index

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