{"product_id":"a-mind-for-mathematics-nanci-n-smith-9781943874002","title":"A Mind for Mathematics: Meaningful Teaching and Learning in Elementary Classrooms--Useful Classroom Tactics and Examples for K-6 Math","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to be a good mathematics teacher who actively engages students and addresses learning differences? Gain a mental picture of an effective mathematics learning environment and why it must be founded on growth mindset principles. This easy-to-read text breaks down the complex components of mathematics teaching and divides them into practical strategies. Combining mathematics research, useful tactics, and examples from K-6 classrooms, the book includes reflection questions, action tasks, and activities to inspire and engage mathematical minds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLEARN HOW TO USE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS to advance student learning and inform mathematics instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOBSERVE SPECIFIC CLASSROOM EXAMPLES and vignettes that illustrate the mathematical concepts covered in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLEARN THE CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH-QUALITY, RIGOROUS TASKS that engage students in learning mathematics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGET ADVICE ON BALANCING TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES and making sound plans for teaching mathematics, including communicating with students' families.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eINFLUENCE STUDENTS TO WORK HARD, grapple with challenging problems, and ultimately value mathematics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating the Mathematical Environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging Mathematical Minds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaching Different Mathematical Minds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenging Student Mathematicians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring Mathematical Assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalancing It All\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences and Resources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nanci N. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 194387400X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781943874002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Nanci N. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450064285951,"sku":"9781943874002","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_edd21b8d-3246-4fbd-a8ff-95f461dce3e3.jpg?v=1777266066","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-mind-for-mathematics-nanci-n-smith-9781943874002","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}