Using differentiated instruction in the classroom can be a challenge, especially when teaching mathematics. This book cuts through the difficulties with two powerful and universal strategies that teachers can use across all math content: Open Questions and Parallel Tasks. Specific strategies and examples for grades Kindergarten - 8 are organized…

More than 10 percent of the students in our nation's public schools are English language learners, and this number grows each year. Many of these students are falling behind in math. "Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class, Grades 3-5" outlines the challenges ELL students face when learning math and provides a wealth of specific…

This textbook is a teaching manual for arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Historical sketches on the subjects are included. Each topic is discussed in detail, and the teacher is advised along what lines to work, and how the work may be successfully accomplished.

For boys and girls who are prepared in the essential elements of arithmetic this later book proposes extended instruction in percentage and commercial transactions, and in the elements of geometry. It is one of a series of handbooks for pupils, and consists of progressive lessons, arranged mainly in topics, either reviewing the treatment in…

For boys and girls who are prepared in the essential elements of arithmetic this later book proposes extended instruction in percentage and commercial transactions, and in the elements of geometry. It is one of a series of handbooks for pupils, and consists of progressive lessons, arranged mainly in topics, either reviewing the treatment in…

This book contains materials to present mathematics concepts using cooperative learning activities. The first section explains how to make cooperative learning part of the mathematics curriculum. It includes an overview, instructions, activities for introducing cooperative learning to students and parents, guidelines for setting up groups, ideas…

Geometrical representations can help students generalize arithmetic to algebra. Includes several examples including triangle numbers and models of cubes. (Author/MM)

Mathematics research has discovered two elements that are consistently linked to student achievement: parental involvement and manipulative materials. This book offers a rich assortment of spinner, matrix, and card learning games which can be used in the classroom or at home. The concepts and skills range from whole number operations to geometry.…

This book contains a set of versatile enrichment exercises that cover a very broad range of mathematical topics and applications in pre-algebra from the Moebius strip to the googol. Several criteria have been used in developing the activities and selecting the topics that are included. All of them bear heavily and equally on concerns for…

Uses concrete models to teach conventional algebraic topics with emphasis on connections to other mathematical concepts such as notion of variable, number properties, and geometry. (Contains 10 references.) (YDS)

This book contains activities and projects designed to be congruent with three underlying philosophies: the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Curriculum and Evaluation Standards; Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences; and manipulatives, activities, and projects. The introduction contains information about educational reforms; multiple…

Use of prepartitioned models is proposed to help students construct a meaningful concept of fractions. Partitioning, geometric shapes as fractional models, concepts related to successful partitioning, and other benefits from partitioning experiences are discussed. Sample activities are suggested. (CW)

Describes ways to make magic squares of 4 by 4 matrices. Presents two handouts: (1) Sets of 4 Numbers from 1 to 16 Whose Sum is 34; and (2) The Durer Square. Shows patterns which appeared in the magic squares, such as squares, chevrons, rhomboids, and trapezoids. (YP)

This book is one in a series of teacher resource books developed to: (1) rescue students from the clutches of computers that drill and control; and (2) supply teachers with computer activities compatible with a mathematics program that emphasizes investigation, problem solving, creativity, and hypothesis making and testing. This is not a book…

This program is designed to enable students to master the competencies and skills which reflect the learning goals and objectives developed by the Illinois State Board of Education. This document lists the learning objectives by grade level and reporting period for kindergarten through grade three. Topics included are arithmetic, measurement,…