A Mind for Mathematics

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—CAROL ANN TOMLINSON, William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor, University of Virginia “Every teacher of mathematics, from the elementary grades to the university level, should read this book and act on its recommendations. The result will likely be engaged students, enhanced learning, and more confident problem solvers for life.”

—JAY MCTIGHE,

Coauthor, Understanding by Design

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anci N. Smith has been on a quest to establish what it takes to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses their learning differences. In A Mind for Mathematics: Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms, Smith breaks down the complex components of teaching mathematics and divides them into practical strategies. She fuses mathematics research, useful classroom strategies, and examples from K–6 classrooms to help teachers influence students to work hard, grapple with challenging problems, and ultimately value mathematics.

A MIND FOR MATHEMATICS

“A Mind for Mathematics is about teaching mathematics in rich, meaningful ways while contributing to the success of a variety of learners. Rooted in the author’s considerable classroom experience, this stellar resource guides teachers who aspire to make mathematics a positive force in the minds and lives of their students.”

MEANINGFUL TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS

Readers will: Study the aspects of instruction, assessment, and learning that they must cultivate to develop mathematical minds

Gain a mental picture of the essential elements of an effective mathematics classroom

Observe classroom examples and vignettes that illustrate the concepts in each chapter

Answer reflection questions so they can relate the strategies in this book to those in their own classrooms

Perform call-to-action tasks that will help them take the next essential steps in teaching mathematics

NANCI N. SMITH

ISBN 978-1-943874-00-2 90000

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NANCI N. SMITH


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