Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume 1)
Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume 1) provides a practical, comprehensive approach to effective mathematical instruction for early childhood educators. This guide is designed to help teachers foster a classroom environment where young students can become mathematically proficient and empowered. By focusing on helping children make meaningful connections between mathematics and their everyday lives, the text ensures that math becomes a functional and engaging tool for every learner.
The content is organized into two primary sections. The first half addresses the foundational elements of building a student-centered environment, including strategies for aligning teaching with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and NCTM’s professional practices, as well as methods for engaging families in the learning process. The second half of the book focuses on practical, hands-on applications for teaching specific mathematical concepts in a developmentally appropriate fashion. This edition includes a wealth of instructional resources such as lesson plans, activity pages, blackline masters, and diagnostic tables that identify common student errors and misconceptions to help teachers refine their instruction.
Book Details and Metadata
- Title: Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K-2 (Volume 1)
- Author: John Van de Walle
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Publisher: Pearson
- ISBN-10: 9780134556437
- ISBN-13: 978-0134556437
- Publication Date: January 9, 2017