Succeeding at Teaching Mathematics, K-6 [Paperback]

This invaluable resource helps beginning educators focus on the big ideas in teaching mathematics and promote student engagement.This invaluable resource helps beginning educators focus on the big ideas in teaching mathematics and promote student engagement. I wish I'd had this book when I began teaching years ago. An excellent, concise book for novice mathematics teachers, with?good ideas for experienced teachers as well. Helps new educators handle classroom math challenges through examples of effective teaching methods for math. Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. A Glimpse at Mathematics Instruction
Two Illustrations
Success in Teaching Mathematics
Summary
2. Standards-Based Teaching
Why Do We Need Standards for Teaching Mathematics?
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards
State and District Standards for Teaching Mathematics
The Relationship Between Standards and Standards-Based Mathematics Textbooks
NCTM Curriculum Focal Points
Examples of Standards-Based Activities Involving Algebraic Thinking
Summary
3. Engaging Students in Learning Mathematics
What Is Engagement?
Engaging Learners in the Affective Domain
Affective Issues Related to Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Students Engaged in Learning Probability
Summary
4. Engagement Strategies for Special Populations
The Special Needs Learner
The Gifted Learner
The English Language Learner
Example of Engaging Learners in a Mathematics Classroom
Summary
5. Assessment
Developing Assessments: The Use of Backward Design
Types of AlÓ$