Ways to Think About Mathematics
Activities and Investigations for Grade 6-12 Teachers
- Steve Benson - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
- Susan Addington - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
- Nina Arshavsky - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
- Al Cuoco - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
- E. Paul Goldenberg - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
- Eric Karnowski - Education Development Center, Newton, MA
Continuing Professional Development | Mathematics & Numeracy | Teaching Methods & Learning Styles
The book will be divided into five modules that focus on algebraic, geometric, and statistical ideas. The book uses immersion in content to help secondary mathematics teachers improve their knowledge and understanding of mathematical concepts.
Ways to Think About Mathematics gives teachers the opportunity to learn and understand the same math concepts and math problems that they will be teaching.
This book can be used by individual teacher; whether preservice, novice teachers, or experienced teachers. This book can also be used in staff development workshops or faculty teams. It is also appropriate for teacher education courses in secondary mathematics.
"This is a powerful teaching methodology that is bound to convey the spirit of problem-solving."
Sample Materials & Chapters
Preface: Ways to Think About Mathematics
Chapter 1: What is Mathematical Investigation?
