The problem with math is English [[electronic resource] ] : a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics / / Concepcion Molina |
Autore | Molina Concepcion <1952-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (306 p.) |
Disciplina | 372.7 |
Collana | Jossey-Bass teacher The problem with math is English |
Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching
English language - Study and teaching Language arts - Correlation with content subjects |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN |
1-118-23702-1
1-283-60391-8 9786613916365 1-118-22362-4 |
Classificazione | EDU029010 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: About the AuthorAbout This BookIntroductionJulian's StoryRationale and PurposeWho Benefits from This Book?Chapter 1: The Problem with Math Is English (And a FewOther Things)Why Language and Symbolism?What We Are TeachingTurning the Tide: A Sampling of ApproachesMathematics Is About Relationships Connecting the Pieces and Looking Ahead Chapter 2: Why a Language Focus in Mathematics?The Convergence of Mathematics and English: More Than Just VocabularyProblems Based on the English LanguageA Number of Problems with NumberChapter 3: Language and Symbolism in Traditional InstructionShortcomings of Traditional InstructionMore Language and Symbolism Issues: Adding Fuel to the FireTell Me Again Why the Language Focus in Math?Chapter 4: So What Does Conceptual Understanding Look Like?It Starts with DefinitionsMaking Connections in Math: Beyond Connecting DotsThe Interpretation and Translation of MathConclusionChapter 5: The Order of Operations: A Convention or a Symptomof What Ails Us?The Roots of the RulesThe Natural Order: A Mathematical PerspectiveConclusion: A Conceptual Understanding of the Order of OperationsChapter 6: Using Multiplication as a Critical Knowledge BaseUnderstanding Key Definitions and Connections&Interpreting MultiplicationUsing the Power of the Distributive PropertyFeeling Neglected: The Units in MultiplicationConclusion: Small Details, Huge ImpactChapter 7: Fractions: The "F Word" in MathematicsDefining Fractions: Like Herding CatsThe Fraction KingdomInterpreting FractionsConclusionChapter 8: Operations with FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsMultiplying FractionsDividing FractionsSummaryChapter 9: Unlocking the Power of Symbolism and VisualRepresentationSymbolismVisual RepresentationThe Power of Interpretation: Three Perspectives of TrapezoidsSummaryChapter 10: Language-Focused Conceptual InstructionLanguage Focus: Beyond the DefinitionsThe Secrets to Solving Word ProblemsSuggested Instructional StrategiesSummaryChapter 11: Mathematics: It's All About Relationships!Language and Symbolism: Vehicles for Relationship RecognitionRelationships and FractionsProportional ReasoningRelationships: Important ConsiderationsRelationships: Making Powerful ConnectionsSummaryChapter 12: The Perfect Non-Storm: Understanding the Problem and Changing the SystemA Systemic IssueMath MakeoverSummaryBibliography. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461872503321 |
Molina Concepcion <1952-> | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The problem with math is English [[electronic resource] ] : a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics / / Concepcion Molina |
Autore | Molina Concepcion <1952-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (306 p.) |
Disciplina | 372.7 |
Collana | Jossey-Bass teacher The problem with math is English |
Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching
English language - Study and teaching Language arts - Correlation with content subjects |
ISBN |
1-118-23702-1
1-283-60391-8 9786613916365 1-118-22362-4 |
Classificazione | EDU029010 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: About the AuthorAbout This BookIntroductionJulian's StoryRationale and PurposeWho Benefits from This Book?Chapter 1: The Problem with Math Is English (And a FewOther Things)Why Language and Symbolism?What We Are TeachingTurning the Tide: A Sampling of ApproachesMathematics Is About Relationships Connecting the Pieces and Looking Ahead Chapter 2: Why a Language Focus in Mathematics?The Convergence of Mathematics and English: More Than Just VocabularyProblems Based on the English LanguageA Number of Problems with NumberChapter 3: Language and Symbolism in Traditional InstructionShortcomings of Traditional InstructionMore Language and Symbolism Issues: Adding Fuel to the FireTell Me Again Why the Language Focus in Math?Chapter 4: So What Does Conceptual Understanding Look Like?It Starts with DefinitionsMaking Connections in Math: Beyond Connecting DotsThe Interpretation and Translation of MathConclusionChapter 5: The Order of Operations: A Convention or a Symptomof What Ails Us?The Roots of the RulesThe Natural Order: A Mathematical PerspectiveConclusion: A Conceptual Understanding of the Order of OperationsChapter 6: Using Multiplication as a Critical Knowledge BaseUnderstanding Key Definitions and Connections&Interpreting MultiplicationUsing the Power of the Distributive PropertyFeeling Neglected: The Units in MultiplicationConclusion: Small Details, Huge ImpactChapter 7: Fractions: The "F Word" in MathematicsDefining Fractions: Like Herding CatsThe Fraction KingdomInterpreting FractionsConclusionChapter 8: Operations with FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsMultiplying FractionsDividing FractionsSummaryChapter 9: Unlocking the Power of Symbolism and VisualRepresentationSymbolismVisual RepresentationThe Power of Interpretation: Three Perspectives of TrapezoidsSummaryChapter 10: Language-Focused Conceptual InstructionLanguage Focus: Beyond the DefinitionsThe Secrets to Solving Word ProblemsSuggested Instructional StrategiesSummaryChapter 11: Mathematics: It's All About Relationships!Language and Symbolism: Vehicles for Relationship RecognitionRelationships and FractionsProportional ReasoningRelationships: Important ConsiderationsRelationships: Making Powerful ConnectionsSummaryChapter 12: The Perfect Non-Storm: Understanding the Problem and Changing the SystemA Systemic IssueMath MakeoverSummaryBibliography. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910785875303321 |
Molina Concepcion <1952-> | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The problem with math is English : a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics / / Concepcion Molina |
Autore | Molina Concepcion <1952-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (306 p.) |
Disciplina | 372.7 |
Collana | Jossey-Bass teacher The problem with math is English |
Soggetto topico |
Mathematics - Study and teaching
English language - Study and teaching Language arts - Correlation with content subjects |
ISBN |
1-118-23702-1
1-283-60391-8 9786613916365 1-118-22362-4 |
Classificazione | EDU029010 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: About the AuthorAbout This BookIntroductionJulian's StoryRationale and PurposeWho Benefits from This Book?Chapter 1: The Problem with Math Is English (And a FewOther Things)Why Language and Symbolism?What We Are TeachingTurning the Tide: A Sampling of ApproachesMathematics Is About Relationships Connecting the Pieces and Looking Ahead Chapter 2: Why a Language Focus in Mathematics?The Convergence of Mathematics and English: More Than Just VocabularyProblems Based on the English LanguageA Number of Problems with NumberChapter 3: Language and Symbolism in Traditional InstructionShortcomings of Traditional InstructionMore Language and Symbolism Issues: Adding Fuel to the FireTell Me Again Why the Language Focus in Math?Chapter 4: So What Does Conceptual Understanding Look Like?It Starts with DefinitionsMaking Connections in Math: Beyond Connecting DotsThe Interpretation and Translation of MathConclusionChapter 5: The Order of Operations: A Convention or a Symptomof What Ails Us?The Roots of the RulesThe Natural Order: A Mathematical PerspectiveConclusion: A Conceptual Understanding of the Order of OperationsChapter 6: Using Multiplication as a Critical Knowledge BaseUnderstanding Key Definitions and Connections&Interpreting MultiplicationUsing the Power of the Distributive PropertyFeeling Neglected: The Units in MultiplicationConclusion: Small Details, Huge ImpactChapter 7: Fractions: The "F Word" in MathematicsDefining Fractions: Like Herding CatsThe Fraction KingdomInterpreting FractionsConclusionChapter 8: Operations with FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsMultiplying FractionsDividing FractionsSummaryChapter 9: Unlocking the Power of Symbolism and VisualRepresentationSymbolismVisual RepresentationThe Power of Interpretation: Three Perspectives of TrapezoidsSummaryChapter 10: Language-Focused Conceptual InstructionLanguage Focus: Beyond the DefinitionsThe Secrets to Solving Word ProblemsSuggested Instructional StrategiesSummaryChapter 11: Mathematics: It's All About Relationships!Language and Symbolism: Vehicles for Relationship RecognitionRelationships and FractionsProportional ReasoningRelationships: Important ConsiderationsRelationships: Making Powerful ConnectionsSummaryChapter 12: The Perfect Non-Storm: Understanding the Problem and Changing the SystemA Systemic IssueMath MakeoverSummaryBibliography. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828063003321 |
Molina Concepcion <1952-> | ||
San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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