What Successful Math Teachers Do, Grades PreK-5 : 47 Research-Based Strategies for the Standards-Based Classroom

"The book is very easy to follow, with practical, research-based strategies for the teacher to use. It also provides insight to better remediate students who are struggling."
-Allen Stevens, Math/Science Teacher Mooresville Middle School, NC

"The ′Precautions and Pitfalls′ section is such a welcome feature! This is a powerful book for beginning teachers or seasoned teachers who want to improve their practice to ensure student learning."
-Rhonda Naylor, Math Teacher/Coordinator Campus Middle School, Englewood, CO

"The research and vignettes that follow each strategy clearly support why the strategy is important and how it can be effective."
-Trish Guinee, Mathematics Coordinator Peoria Public Schools, IL

Facilitate learning in PreK-5 mathematics and maximize student achievement with research-based teaching strategies!

This easy-to-navigate guide offers research-based teaching strategies for introducing prekindergarten and elementary school students to the content and skills recommended by the NCTM principles and standards for mathematics. Using the popular format of the What Successful Teachers Do books, the authors present 47 dynamic learning activities, each including:

• A concise statement of the teaching strategy
• Research-based validations for the strategy
• How the strategy aligns with NCTM standards
• Grade-specific classroom applications and vignettes
• Precautions and possible pitfalls
• Primary sources for further reading

This insightful resource allows teachers to increase students′ confidence in math-and their enthusiasm-with practical and engaging activities, while responding effectively to NCTM standards.

Edward S. Wall is assistant professor of elementary mathematics education at the City College of the City University of New York. In 1968 he received his MA in mathematics at the University of Maryland and, after a number of years working as an applied mathematician, received a Sloan Foundation Fellowship for the purposes of pursuing a PhD in mathematical biology at the University of Chicago. Along the way, he became intrigued by the very notion of teaching mathematics and, after several years, found himself deeply involved in full-time K-12 mathematics teaching. In 2003 he received a PhD in mathematics education at the University of Michigan and subsequently joined the faculty at City College. He still finds himself intrigued by the very notion of teaching mathematics and his research reflects that fascination.

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.