The Problem with math English : a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics / Concepcion Molina.
Material type: TextSeries: (Jossey-Bass teacher)Publication details: San Francisco : . .Jossey-Bass. c2012Description: xxii, 275 p. : ill. .24 cmISBN: 9781118095706 (Pbk.)Subject(s): Mathematics -- Study and teaching | English language -- Study and teaching | Language arts -- Correlation with content subjects | Education -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- MathematicsLOC classification: QA135.6 | .M64 2012Item type | Home library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Books | MMSU Main Library | QA135.6.M64 2012 CIRC (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 14-0282 | Available | Circulation | 32542 |
Browsing MMSU Main Library shelves Close shelf browser (Hides shelf browser)
QA135.5.M37 1997 CIRC Mathtivities : | QA135.6.B33 2010 CIRC Elementary mathematics is anything but elementary : | QA135.6.K46 2008 Circ Guiding children's learning of mathematics / | QA135.6.M64 2012 CIRC The Problem with math English : | QA152.H34 2006 CIRC Elementary algebra for schools / | QA 152 L53 2010 F Intermediate algebra / | QA 152.2 A455 1980 CIRC College algebra with applications / |
"Grades 3-9"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The problem with math is English (and a few other things) --
Why a language focus in mathematics? --
Language and symbolism in traditional instruction --
So what does conceptual understanding look like? --
The order of operations: a convention or a symptom of what ails us? --
Using multiplication as a critical knowledge base --
Fractions: the "F word" in mathematics --
Operations with fractions --
Unlocking the power of symbolism and visual representation --
Language-focused conceptual instruction --
Mathematics: it's all about relationships! --
The perfect non-storm: understanding the problem and changing the system.
There are no comments on this title.