Description
Unlock the potential of every student with the groundbreaking Mindset Mathematics resource. Specifically designed for educators looking to engage students in mathematics through proven growth mindset techniques, this resource transforms the way mathematics is taught. Dive into a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that encourage exploration, creativity, and deep understanding of fifth-grade math concepts.
Written by renowned authors Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams, Mindset Mathematics is based on extensive research with thousands of educators who sought effective methods to incorporate brain science into their mathematics instruction. This comprehensive guide not only emphasizes active student engagement but also highlights the importance of visualization, play, and investigative learning.
With its open-ended questions and vibrant four-color visuals, this resource helps students build a positive relationship with math, changing their perceptions about their abilities. Your students will learn that:
1. Anyone can become proficient in mathematics—there's no such thing as a 'math person'.
2. Struggles and mistakes are vital opportunities for growth and understanding.
3. Speed is irrelevant; comprehension and creativity are key.
4. Mathematics is a visually-rich and beautiful subject worthy of exploration.
Empower your students to embrace mathematics with confidence and excitement. Order your copy of Mindset Mathematics today and transform the way your classroom approaches this essential subject.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119358718
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119358718
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304
Description:
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques
The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the fifth-grade level through visualization, play, and investigation
During their work with tens of thousands of teachers, authors Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams heard the same message?that they want to incorporate more brain science into their math instruction, but they need guidance in the techniques that work best to get across the concepts they needed to teach. So the authors designed Mindset Mathematics around the principle of active student engagement, with tasks that reflect the latest brain science on learning. Open, creative, and visual mathematics tasks have been shown to improve student test scores, and more importantly change their relationship with mathematics and start believing in their own potential. The tasks in Mindset Mathematics reflect the lessons from brain science that:
There is no such thing as a math person - anyone can learn mathematics to high levels.
Mistakes, struggle and challenge are the most important times for brain growth.
Speed is unimportant in mathematics.
Mathematics is a visual and beautiful subject, and our brains want to think visually about mathematics.
With engaging questions, open-ended tasks, and four-color visuals that will help kids get excited about mathematic
Written by renowned authors Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams, Mindset Mathematics is based on extensive research with thousands of educators who sought effective methods to incorporate brain science into their mathematics instruction. This comprehensive guide not only emphasizes active student engagement but also highlights the importance of visualization, play, and investigative learning.
With its open-ended questions and vibrant four-color visuals, this resource helps students build a positive relationship with math, changing their perceptions about their abilities. Your students will learn that:
1. Anyone can become proficient in mathematics—there's no such thing as a 'math person'.
2. Struggles and mistakes are vital opportunities for growth and understanding.
3. Speed is irrelevant; comprehension and creativity are key.
4. Mathematics is a visually-rich and beautiful subject worthy of exploration.
Empower your students to embrace mathematics with confidence and excitement. Order your copy of Mindset Mathematics today and transform the way your classroom approaches this essential subject.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119358718
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119358718
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304
Description:
Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques
The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you do just that, by looking at the big ideas at the fifth-grade level through visualization, play, and investigation
During their work with tens of thousands of teachers, authors Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams heard the same message?that they want to incorporate more brain science into their math instruction, but they need guidance in the techniques that work best to get across the concepts they needed to teach. So the authors designed Mindset Mathematics around the principle of active student engagement, with tasks that reflect the latest brain science on learning. Open, creative, and visual mathematics tasks have been shown to improve student test scores, and more importantly change their relationship with mathematics and start believing in their own potential. The tasks in Mindset Mathematics reflect the lessons from brain science that:
There is no such thing as a math person - anyone can learn mathematics to high levels.
Mistakes, struggle and challenge are the most important times for brain growth.
Speed is unimportant in mathematics.
Mathematics is a visual and beautiful subject, and our brains want to think visually about mathematics.
With engaging questions, open-ended tasks, and four-color visuals that will help kids get excited about mathematic