New Sourcebook for Teaching Reasoning and Problem Solving in Elementary Schools, The

The growing emphasis on developing the mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills of young students makes this an ideal resource for elementary school teachers. It provides new and seasoned teachers with classroom-tested, hands-on materials, including over 200 reproducibles and black-line masters as well as practical suggestions for practice, evaluation and diagnostic assessment of reasoning and problem solving skills. The book is logically organized Ñ by first providing an overview of key concepts and basic suggestions for getting the most success out of what is offered. Classroom-ready activities are organized according to the five stages of the heuristic process. Answers are provided to all problems, including effective strategies for accepting and evaluating answers to open-ended problems. Elementary Teachers and Administrators. A Longwood Professional Book.

It provides new and seasoned teachers with classroom-tested, hands-on materials, including over 200 reproducibles and black-line masters as well as practical suggestions for practice, evaluation and diagnostic assessment of reasoning and problem solving skills. The book is logically organized Ñ by first providing an overview of key concepts and basic suggestions for getting the most success out of what is offered. Classroom-ready activities are organized according to the five stages of the heuristic process. Answers are provided to all problems, including effective strategies for accepting and evaluating answers to open-ended problems.

Elementary Teachers and Administrators. A Longwood Professional Book.