Mathematics in the making : authoring ideas in primary classrooms / Heidi Mills, Timothy O'Keefe, and David J. Whitin. [print]

By:

Mills, Heidi [Author]

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0435071009
9780435071004

Subject(s):

Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Primary)

LOC classification:

QA135.5.M384 1996
QA135.5.W597.M384 1996

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Contents:

Foreword Bobbi Fisher 1. From Resting to Exploring: The New Direction in Mathematics Education 2. Authoring Throughout the Day in First Grade 3. The Investigations of One Author Throughout First Grade: Aaron 4. Authoring Throughout the Day in Second Grade 5. The Investigations of One Author Throughout Second and Third Grade: Sara 6. Exploring Concepts over Time: Infinity Strikes Again 7. Rethinking Curriculum and Evaluation Epilogue: Reflections from the Teacher: Putting It All Together Timothy O'Keefe.

Summary: Mathematics in the Making demonstrates how teachers can help children become respected authors of their own mathematical ideas by emphasizing mathematics as a way of thinking. Mills, O'Keefe, and Whitin use the term "author" to convey the active, constructive, and exploratory role that children must assume if they are to become empowered mathematical thinkers. They draw comparisons with the authoring cycle by describing children in grades 1-3 who revise, collaborate, and make personal connections to mathematical situations.Summary: Readers will find descriptions of a range of mathematical experiences as well as numerous examples of children's writing and drawing. There are practical suggestions on how to start the year, establish certain mathematical rituals, work with parents, and meet district goals in a responsive way. The book distinguishes among concepts, strategies, and skills to highlight what really matters in mathematics, closing with a model for evaluation that respects children as sense makers and risk takers.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Circulating Book (checkout times vary with patron status)	G. Allen Fleece Library Circulating Collection - First Floor	Non-fiction	QA135.5.M535 1996 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		31923001675665

Mathematics in the Making demonstrates how teachers can help children become respected authors of their own mathematical ideas by emphasizing mathematics as a way of thinking. Mills, O'Keefe, and Whitin use the term "author" to convey the active, constructive, and exploratory role that children must assume if they are to become empowered mathematical thinkers. They draw comparisons with the authoring cycle by describing children in grades 1-3 who revise, collaborate, and make personal connections to mathematical situations.

Readers will find descriptions of a range of mathematical experiences as well as numerous examples of children's writing and drawing. There are practical suggestions on how to start the year, establish certain mathematical rituals, work with parents, and meet district goals in a responsive way. The book distinguishes among concepts, strategies, and skills to highlight what really matters in mathematics, closing with a model for evaluation that respects children as sense makers and risk takers.

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