Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Math

Autor*innen

• Eric Milou
• John J. SanGiovanni

Parameter

• Lehrbücher
• Pädagogik
• Universitätslehrbücher

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Teaching elementary math can be challenging, especially as methods evolve from traditional approaches. Today, a student-centered learning model enhances engagement, motivation, and academic achievement. This approach shifts the teacher's role from merely delivering knowledge to fostering critical thinking, ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn and develop a positive math identity. Whether you are new to teaching or a seasoned educator facing difficulties, this guide serves as a practical resource for immediate support. It offers concise, actionable answers to common questions about teaching elementary math, drawing from the experiences of four seasoned math educators. Their insights, gained through years of practice, research, and collaboration, provide the guidance they wish they had earlier in their careers. The questions are organized into five key areas: building a positive math community, structuring and managing your class, engaging students, facilitating math discussions, and assessing student understanding. Additionally, the guide includes sidebar notes on fostering identity and agency, ensuring access and equity, and adapting to various teaching settings. The final section offers advice on continuing your professional growth. Embrace the journey to becoming an exceptional math educator—your students are counting on you! What will be your first step?

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
• Einband: Paperback