Teaching Mathematics through Problem-Solving in K12 Classrooms (Hardcover)

Matthew Oldridge

ISBN 10: 1475843321 / ISBN 13: 9781475843323

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD, 2018

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Hardcover. Teaching through problem-solving is a commonly used phrase for mathematics educators. This book shows how to use worthwhile and interesting mathematics tasks and problems to build a classroom culture based on students reasoning and thinking. It develops a set of axioms about problem-solving classrooms to show teachers that mathematics is playful and engaging. It presents an aspirational vision for school mathematics, one which all teachers can bring into being in their classrooms. This book shows how problems can be the vehicle for learning mathematics itself, and presents a comprehensive pedagogy based on classroom discourse, assessment, critical and creative thinking. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781475843323

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Mathematics through Problem-Solving...

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

“Teaching through problem-solving” is a commonly used phrase for mathematics educators. This book shows how to use worthwhile and interesting mathematics tasks and problems to build a classroom culture based on students’ reasoning and thinking. It develops a set of axioms about problem-solving classrooms to show teachers that mathematics is playful and engaging. It presents an aspirational vision for school mathematics, one which all teachers can bring into being in their classrooms.

About the Author:

Matthew Oldridge is a father, husband, mathematics educator, TEDx speaker, and generally a “thinker about things”.