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Number Talks: Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies, Grades K-5

By Sherry Parrish

 

Whether you want to implement number talks but are how to begin or have experience but want more guidance in crafting unsure of purposeful problems, this dynamic multimedia resource will support you in building mental math and computational strategies. The author explains what a classroom number talk is; how to follow students’ thinking and pose the right questions to build understanding; how to prepare for and design purposeful number talks; and how to develop grade-level specific thinking strategies for the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Number Talks includes connections to NCTM’s Principles and Standards for School Mathematics as well as reference tables to help you quickly and easily locate strategies, number talks, and video clips. Includes a Facilitator’s Guide and DVD.

Professional Math Texts

Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally/ Edition 8

By John Van de Walle, Karen S. Karp, Jennifer M. Bay-Williams

 

Written by leaders in the field, this best-selling book will guide teachers as they help all Pre-K — 8 learners make sense of math by supporting their own mathematical understanding and effective planning and instruction.Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentallywas written to help teacher candidates and practicing teachers understand mathematics and become more confident in their ability to teach the subject to children in pre-K through eighth grade. Structured for easy reference, offering 23 chapters reflecting the latest research to consult throughout one’s teaching career, the revised edition infuses NCTM and Common Core State Standards with the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction.

 

The Eighth Edition better prepares teachers to teach mathematics to all learners by including new strategies for English language learners and students with disabilities. The amount of coverage relating to mathematics in early childhood has been increased. More activities infusing technology and samples of authentic student work are introduced. Increased emphasis on formative assessment, showcased with an icon and notes throughout, guide teachers to master this difficult practice.

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades K-3

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades 3-5 / Edition 1

Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Grades 5-8 / Edition 1

 

By John Van de Walle, Lou Ann H. Lovin

The Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series provides practical guidance along with proven strategies for practicing teachers of kindergarten through grade 8.

 

In addition to many of the popular topics and features from John Van de Walle’s market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, these volumes offers brand-new material specifically written for K-8. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics, making this series indispensable for teachers!

  • Big Ideas provide clear and succinct explanations of the most critical concepts in K—3 mathematics.

  • Problem-based activities in every chapter provide numerous engaging tasks to help students develop understanding.

  • Assessment Notes illustrate how assessment can be an integral part of instruction and suggest practical assessment strategies.

  • Expanded Lessons elaborate on one activity from each chapter, providing examples for creating step-by-step lesson plans for classroom implementation.

  • A Companion Website (www.ablongman.com/vandewalleseries) provides access to more than 50 reproducible blackline masters to utilize in the classroom.

  • The NCTM Content Standards are provided for teachers’ reference in the appendix.

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