Building mathematical thinking: Skinny concepts : teacher's journal : book one - Softcover

Stanton, Marsha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0838825567 ISBN 13: 9780838825563

Publisher: Educators Publishing Service, Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Building Mathematical Thinkingtakes each concept from the mathematics curriculum for grades 3-6 and breaks it down into a series of small easy-to-grasp increments, called "skinny concepts." Each skinny concept is simple enough that students can discover it on their own or in collaboration with their peers. Completing these short lessons daily gives students a sense of accomplishment. Students are challenged to think "mathematically" rather than mechanically when they discover, test, and share their own theories. Through active participation in the discovery of several skinny concepts, students learn and understand the larger concepts that constitute the mathematics curriculum. Though manipulatives (such as base ten blocks) are suggested, they are not required to teach the lessons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Educators Publishing Service, Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0838825567
• ISBN 13: 9780838825563
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 129