Helping Children Learn Mathematics - Softcover

Kilpatrick, Jeremy; Swafford, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309084318 ISBN 13: 9780309084314

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2002

Synopsis

Results from national and international assessments indicate that school children in the United States are not learning mathematics well enough. Many students cannot correctly apply computational algorithms to solve problems. Their understanding and use of decimals and fractions are especially weak. Indeed, helping all children succeed in mathematics is an imperative national goal. However, for our youth to succeed, we need to change how we're teaching this discipline. Helping Children Learn Mathematics provides comprehensive and reliable information that will guide efforts to improve school mathematics from pre—kindergarten through eighth grade. The authors explain the five strands of mathematical proficiency and discuss the major changes that need to be made in mathematics instruction, instructional materials, assessments, teacher education, and the broader educational system and answers some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to mathematics instruction. The book concludes by providing recommended actions for parents and caregivers, teachers, administrators, and policy makers, stressing the importance that everyone work together to ensure a mathematically literate society.

About this title

About the Author

Jeremy Kilpatrick and Jane Swafford, Editors, Mathematics Learning Study Committee, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309084318
• ISBN 13: 9780309084314
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52