Tips for the Mathematics Teacher: Research-Based Strategies to Help Students Learn

Here is an organized, easy-to-use reference that provides the latest research results and practical tips for K-12 math teachers. Each of the chapters presents a collection of tips on different aspects of mathematics teaching in a user-friendly manner. For each tip, the authors give you: * The teaching tip * A discussion of the research project that led to the tip * Practical applications for using the tip * Ways to avoid common difficulties associated with each tip * Resources for details on process and findings Foster questioning and independent thinking - challenge students with stimulating problems. Get higher levels of achievement. You′ll find ideas for improving students′ poor mathematics self-concepts, and for building students′ confidence in their skills and abilities.

Alfred S. Posamentier is professor of mathematics education and dean of the School of Education at the City College of the City University of New York. He has authored and co-authored several resource books in mathematics education for Corwin Press.

Hope J. Hartman is Professor of Education and Coordinator of Social and Psychological Foundations at the City College of the City University of New York.