What Successful Math Teachers Do, Grades Prek-5: 47 Research-Based Strategies for the Standards-Based Classroom - Tapa dura

"This is an excellent book. If every elementary teacher does not have one, it should at least be available in the school's professional library." (Anne Giddings, Assistant Superintendent 2005-11-11)

"The book encapsulates the standards well and will make a good resource for new teachers who might not necessarily have the time to read the entire NCTM standards book." (Carol Amos, Teacher Leader/Mathematics Coordinator 2005-11-28)

"The research and vignettes that follow each strategy clearly support why the strategy is important and how it can be effective. Teachers who read this, reflect on the content, and discuss it with other teachers will be on track to implement the strategies in their classrooms." (Trish Guinee, Mathematics Coordinator 2005-11-27)

"The book is very easy to follow, with practical, research based strategies for the teacher to use. It also provides me some insight to better remediate students that are struggling." (Allen Stevens, Math/Science Teacher 2005-11-22)

"The 'Precautions and Pitfalls" section is such a welcome feature! This is a powerful book for beginning teachers, or seasoned teachers who want to improve their practice to ensure student learning." (Rhonda Naylor, Math Teacher/Coordinator 2005-11-27)

"In this book, you'll find out how to build on students' enthusiasm through research-based teaching strategies, vignettes, and supporting discussions, all based on NCTM standards." (Learning Magazine, October 2006)

"The authors methodically define a strategy that meets a NCTM goal, define the NCTM goal specifically, state the research that supports the goal, and provide a compilation of stories that depict one teacher’s pedagogy that meets the goal." (MAA Reviews, December 2006 2008-08-07)

This easy-to-navigate guide offers research-based teaching strategies for introducing nursery and primary school students to the content and skills they will need to teach mathematics effectively. Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books, the authors present 47 dynamic learning activities, each including:

· A concise statement of the teaching strategy

· Research-based validations for the strategy

· Classroom applications and vignettes

· Precautions and possible pitfalls

· Primary sources for further reading