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Record Nr.

UNINA9910164024303321

Autore

Newton Nicki

Titolo

Math problem solving in action : getting students to love word problems, grades 3-5 / / Dr. Nicki Newton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Routledge, , 2017

ISBN

1-315-46505-1

1-315-46503-5

1-315-46504-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (209 pages)

Disciplina

372.7

Soggetti

Mathematics - Study and teaching (Elementary)

Word problems (Mathematics)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"An Eye on Education Book"--Cover.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

1. Real stories, deep understanding : we don't grow cornfields in the South Bronx -- 2. The basic framework -- 3. Problem types across the curriculum -- 4. Structures to scaffold success -- 5. The language of word problems : things to think about -- 6. Reasoning about problems -- 7. Modeling thinking -- 8. Mini-lessons : springboards into great word problem premises -- 9. Math literature problem-solving circles and other collaborative activities -- 10. Schoolwide efforts -- 11. Assessment -- 12. Action plan.