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9780136135777

Teaching Learners Who Struggle with Mathematics : Systematic Intervention and Remediation

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  • ISBN13:

    9780136135777

  • ISBN10:

    0136135773

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-01-09
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

This book was written to give teachers the tools they need to help students go from believing they "canrs"t do math" to achieving real success and gaining confidence in their math skills. This can be accomplished if parents and teachers, instead of trying the same thing over and over again, focus on how their students learn best. To do this, the authors present a systematic, three-step approach on how to assess studentrs"s strengths and weaknesses and then plan instruction accordingly. The three-step plan involves: 1. Creating a Data Analysis Sheet (DAS) 2. Considering the learnersrs" strengths and areas of concern 3. Completing a Mathematics Improvement Plan (MIP) Each chapter deals with a different mathematical topicplace value, problem solving, fractions, addition, subtraction, division, decimals, time and money, etc. A number of errors by a variety of students are described using a case study of a "typical" struggling student. The text then explains how teachers can systematically assess the studentrs"s work and appropriately diagnose their problems. By analyzing and understanding why and how their students make errors, teachers can design appropriate ways to correct their mistakes and then promote long-term learning through repetition and practice that is meaningful to them. This book addresses mathematics education in a manner that encourages positive content growth and attitude for both teachers and students.

Author Biography

George J. Yard is associate professor emeritus at the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

Table of Contents

The Dissimilar Learner and Mathematics Instruction
A Problem and a Solution
The Learner-Centered Approach
Why Do Students Struggle with Mathematics?
How Is Mathematics Taught Effectively for All Students?
Place Value
The Impact of Place Value on Mathematics
Why Do Students Struggle with Place Value?
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Addition of Whole Numbers
What Is Addition?
What Should Students Understand About Addition?
About the Student: Ian
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Subtraction of Whole Numbers
What Is Subtraction?
What Should Students Understand About Subtraction?
About the Student: Caitlin
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Multiplication
What Is Multiplication?
What Should Students Understand About Multiplication?
About the Student: Alberto
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Division
What Is Division?
What Should Students Understand About Division?
About the Student: Marie
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Rational Numbers
What Are Rational Numbers?
Why Do Students Struggle with Rational Numbers?
About the Student: Tawana
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Decimal Fractions
What Are Decimals?
Why Do Students Struggle with Decimals?
About the Student: Jose'
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Problem Solving
What Is Problem Solving?
Why Do Students Struggle with Solving Problems?
Improving Students' Problem-Solving Ability
Learning to Solve Problems
Suggested Lesson Plan Structure
Time and Money
Time and Money as Measurement Topics
Why Do Students Struggle with Learning About Time and Money?
About the Student: Sarah
Error Patterns: Diagnosis, Prescription, Remediation
Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
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