Tips for the Mathematics Teacher

Research-Based Strategies to Help Students Learn
Alfred S. Posamentier - Mercy College, New York, USA
Hope J. Hartman - City University of New York, Graduate Center
Constanze Kaiser - Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
Tips for the Mathematics Teacher
June 1998 | 224 pages | Corwin
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Here is an organized, easy-to-use reference that provides the latest research results and practical tips for K-12 math teachers. Each of the chapters presents a collection of tips on different aspects of mathematics teaching in a user-friendly manner. For each tip, the authors give you: * The teaching tip * A discussion of the research project that led to the tip * Practical applications for using the tip * Ways to avoid common difficulties associated with each tip * Resources for details on process and findings Foster questioning and independent thinking - challenge students with stimulating problems. Get higher levels of achievement. You'll find ideas for improving students' poor mathematics self-concepts, and for building students' confidence in their skills and abilities.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Instructional Techniques

Instructional Techniques

Social Aspects of the Classroom

Social Aspects of the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Developing Positive Attitudes about Mathematics

Developing Positive Attitudes about Mathematics

Description

Here is an organized, easy-to-use reference that provides the latest research results and practical tips for K-12 math teachers. Each of the chapters presents a collection of tips on different aspects of mathematics teaching in a user-friendly manner. For each tip, the authors give you: * The teaching tip * A discussion of the research project that led to the tip * Practical applications for using the tip * Ways to avoid common difficulties associated with each tip * Resources for details on process and findings Foster questioning and independent thinking - challenge students with stimulating problems. Get higher levels of achievement. You'll find ideas for improving students' poor mathematics self-concepts, and for building students' confidence in their skills and abilities.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Instructional Techniques

Instructional Techniques

Social Aspects of the Classroom

Social Aspects of the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the Classroom

Developing Positive Attitudes about Mathematics

Developing Positive Attitudes about Mathematics

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Tips for the Mathematics Teacher

Research-Based Strategies to Help Students Learn


June 1998 | 224 pages | Corwin

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Paperback 27/02/2023 9780803965904 $40.95

Here is an organized, easy-to-use reference that provides the latest research results and practical tips for K-12 math teachers. Each of the chapters presents a collection of tips on different aspects of mathematics teaching in a user-friendly manner. For each tip, the authors give you: * The teaching tip * A discussion of the research project that led to the tip * Practical applications for using the tip * Ways to avoid common difficulties associated with each tip * Resources for details on process and findings Foster questioning and independent thinking - challenge students with stimulating problems. Get higher levels of achievement. You'll find ideas for improving students' poor mathematics self-concepts, and for building students' confidence in their skills and abilities.

Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Social Aspects of the Classroom
  • Beyond the Classroom
  • Developing Positive Attitudes about Mathematics

Recent Product Reviews:

"A good resource for teachers who want practical ways to incorporate the results of research into their classrooms. Whether providing new ideas or supporting established ones, this book would be useful in a school’s professional library or on an individual teacher’s shelf."
NSTA Recommends, July 2002
"One of those rare books that is research-based, easy to read, and eminently practical. A joy to use. I recommend it highly to all educators interested in mathematics education."
Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Psychology and Education, Yale University, and author, Successful Intelligence

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