Professional Development Resources currently available in the Math Center.
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| Math Topic |
Title |
Description |
Author/Editor |
Publisher |
| Math Curriculum Development | Integrating Technology into the Math Curriculum | Ideas and strategies for integrating technology and mathematics | K. Humrichouse et el | Teacher Created Materials, Inc. |
|
Sensible
Mathematics |
A
guide for school leaders – clarifies the math wars issue etc |
Leinwand,
M. |
Heinemann |
|
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Connecting
Mathematics Across the Curriculum |
Making
connections between mathematics and other disciplines |
House,
P.A. and Coxford, A.F. |
NCTM |
|
|
Constructivist
View of Teaching and Learning Mathematics |
An
excellent interpretation and description of constructivist thinking and
teaching |
Davis,
R.B., Maher, C.A. and Noddings, N> |
NCTM |
|
|
Making
Change in math education |
A
series of descriptions of schools that have made changes to
standards-based mathematics |
Ferrini-Mundy,
J et al |
NCTM |
|
|
Principals
and Standards |
The
NCTM Principles and Standards |
|
NCTM
|
|
|
Implementing
Standards-based Math Instruction |
Professional
Development case studies |
Stein,
K.M. |
NCTM
|
|
|
Principals
and Standards |
NCTM
Standards |
|
NCTM
CD-ROM |
|
|
Involving
Families in Math Education |
Different
ideas for involving parents in math education and reform. |
Edge,
D. |
NCTM
|
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| NCTM Standards Addenda Series | The "Missing Link" between the 1989 and 2000 NCTM Standards | NCTM | NCTM | |
| Professional
Development
|
Practice
based professional development |
Ideas
and practices for professional development in math education |
Schwan
Smith, M. |
NCTM
|
|
Teacher
Leadership in Math and Science |
A
casebook of school change and a facilitator’s guide. |
Miller,
B., Moon, S. and Elko, S. |
Heinemann |
|
| Elementary
and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally
New |
A wonderful resource for answering math content questions of any description | Van De Walle, J. | Longman | |
| Conversations That Matter | An incredible selection of conversations with all the very best in Education. | Dennis Sparks | National Staff Development Council | |
| Problem Solving |
Introduction
to Problem Solving |
Detailed
explanation of the NTCM approach to
problem solving |
O’Connell,
S |
Heinemann |
|
Learning
through Problems |
An
interesting approach to developing number sense through problem solving. |
Trafton,
P.R. and Thiessen, D. |
Heinemann |
|
|
How
to evaluate progress in problem solving |
Another
approach to evaluating students problem solving skills |
Charles,
R., Lester, F., and O’Daffer, P. |
NCTM |
|
|
Exploratory
problems in Mathematics |
Problem
solving at the middle school level. |
Stevenson,
F.W. |
NCTM |
|
|
Elementary
School problem solving/estimation |
An
NCTM booklet for parents; what they should know about problem solving and
estimation. |
Reys,
B.J. |
NCTM
|
|
| The Open ended Approach | English translation of a highly successful Japanese book about open ended problem solving. | J. Becker & s Shimada | NCTM | |
| Logic Problems for Primary People | A set of logic problems for the primary grades | Creative Publications | ||
| Problem Solving with Money and Time | Basic ideas | Creative Publications | ||
| Problem Solver - Grades 1 - 6 | A very popular set of problems appropriate for portfolio practice | Creative Publications | ||
| Share and Compare | An teacher's story about helping children develop their problem solving skills. | Buschman, L. | NCTM | |
| General Activity Resources |
20 Thinking Questions for..... Series - Grades 1 - 3 and 3 - 6. One book for each of the following manipulatives: Pattern Blocks, Rainbow Cubes, Base Ten Blocks, Fraction Circles, Geoboards, Shapes and Sizes, linker Cubes, Sorting Treasure |
A really good set books full of activities and ideas for using different manipulatives. Good for introducing students to a new manipulative |
Stewart, K. et al |
Creative Publications |
|
Math
at a Glance |
Math
ideas for each month of the year. |
O/Hanion,
S. |
Heinemann |
|
|
Making
Sense |
Teaching
and learning mathematics with understanding. |
Hiebert,
J et al |
Heinemann |
|
|
Mission
Mathematics |
Mathematics
and NASA |
Hynes,
M.E. |
NCTM |
|
|
Developing
Mathematically Promising Students |
How
to help students who are talented in math |
Sheffield,
L.J. |
NCTM
|
|
|
World
math 1 |
Math
from around the world |
|
Poster |
|
|
World
math 2 |
Math
from around the world |
|
Poster |
|
|
World
math 3 |
Math
from around the world |
|
Poster |
|
| Mathematical Quilts (accompanies a kit) | Wonderful mathematical designs (no sewing required) | D. Venters and E Ellison | Key Curriculum Press | |
| About Teaching Mathematics | A K - 8 resource collection of activities | M. Burns | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Ideas (K - 4) | NCTM Standards-based instruction - activities with a difference | M. Hines | NCTM | |
| Unifix Teacher Resource Book | Ideas for using unifix cubes and the attachements | L.J.May | Didax | |
| Instructional Theory |
Children's
Mathematics |
Cognitively
guided instruction; also contains 2 instructional CDs |
Carpenter,
T.P. et al |
Heinemann |
|
Thinking
Like Mathematicians |
Putting
the NCTM standards into practice |
Rowan,
T., and Bourne, B. |
Heinemann |
|
|
So
What |
The
life and times of a great elementary school math teacher - quite
provocative |
T.
Brandy |
Book |
|
|
How
to use Cooperative Learning in the Math Class |
Setting
up cooperative learning classrooms and math |
Artzt
A., F. and Newman, C.M. |
NCTM |
|
| Elementary and Middle School Mathematics | All you ever wanted to know, and more, about elementary school mathemtics. | J. Van de Walle | Longman | |
|
Beyond
Arithmetic |
Changing
mathematics in the elementary classroom |
Mokros,
J., Russell, S., J., and Economopoulos, K. |
Dale
Seymour |
|
| Language, writing and communication and Mathematics |
Talking
Mathematics |
An
excellent book n developing problem solving strategies through talking and
communicating |
Corwin,
R.B. |
Heinemann |
| Writing Mathematics. Grades 1 - 6 | A book for each grade level full of ideas for helping students write about math. | Bose, N.R. | Creative Publications | |
|
Let's
Talk Math |
Activities
for encouraging children to exp[lore mathematical ideas through language |
Lilburn,
P., and Rawson, P. |
Heinemann |
|
|
Communication
in Math K -1`2 |
A
collection of papers about language and communication in math |
Elliot,
P.C. and Kenney, M.J. |
NCTM |
|
|
Writing
to Learn Mathematics |
Strategies
and ideas for helping children learn mathematics through writing. |
Countryman,
J |
Book |
|
|
Language
and Communication in Math Class |
A
collection of research-based manuscripts relating to the role of language
in mathematics teaching and learning. |
Steinbring,
H. et al |
NCTM |
|
|
Math
is Language Too |
Ideas
for helping students talk and write about math. |
Whitin,
P and Whitin, D. |
NCTM
|
|
| The Wonderful World of Mathematics | Annotated list of children's books in mathematics | D. Thiessen et al | NCTM | |
| Math and Literature (K - 3) | Connecting math with children's literature | M. Burns | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Math and Literature (K - 3) Book 2 | Connecting math with children's literature | S. Sheffield | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Math and Literature (K - 3) | Connecting math with children's literature | R. Bresser | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Math Chats | Ideas for stimulating classroom discussion in grades K - 5 | Calvin Irons | McGraw Hill | |
| Math, Literature and Unifix Cubes | Ideas for integrating math and literature | D.S. Balka and R.J.Callan | Didax | |
| Early Childhood and Kindergarten |
Little
Kids - Powerful Problem Solvers |
Math
stories from a kindergarten classroom – some great ideas. |
Andrews,
G., A. and Trafton, P.R. |
Heinemann |
|
I
can count the petals on the flower |
A
neat counting book using flowers |
Wahl,
J. and S. |
NCTM |
|
|
Mathematics
in the Early Years |
An
exploration of the math children can learn in pre-school |
Copley,
J.V. |
NAEYC
and NCTM |
|
|
Putting
Research into Practice |
A
collection of research articles relating to all areas of mathematics. |
Chambers,
D. et al |
NCTM
|
|
|
The
Young Child and Mathematics |
An
exploration of the math concepts and skills appropriate for young
children. |
Copley,
J.V. |
NAEYC |
|
| Growing Mathematical Ideas in Kindergarten | Activities and Ideas | L. Dacey & R Eston | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Logic Talk Posters | A series of posters with questions to help children develop logical th8inking skills | H. Bamberger et al | Creative Publications | |
| Algebra |
Algebra
for Everyone |
A
real algebra book – starts at the beginning |
Edwards,
E. |
NCTM |
| Algebra (K - 9) | Hands-on (and minds-on)Activities for teaching algebra | P. Pfau et al | Hands On Inc | |
| Patterns and Functions (K - 9) | Hands 0n (and minds-on)Activities for teaching patterns and function | L. Brisby et al | Hands On Inc | |
| The Super Source - Patterns and Functions (7-8) | Activities for developing pattern and function concepts and skills using manipulative materials. | ETA/Cuisenaire | ETA/Cuisenaire | |
| Navigating through Algebra (K - 2) (includes CD-ROM) | NCTM Standards-based activities. | G. Cuevas and K. Yeatts | NCTM | |
| Navigating through Algebra (3 -5) (includes CD-ROM) | NCTM Standards-based activities. | G. Cuevas and K. Yeatts | NCTM | |
| Assessment |
Mathematics
Assessment |
A
neat book about continuous assessment an other assessment strategies |
Stenmark,
K.J. |
NCTM |
| Math and Students with Special Needs |
Windows
of opportunity |
Mathematics
and students with special needs |
Thornton,
A.C. and Bley, N.S. |
NCTM |
| Numeracy and number theory |
Why
Numbers Count |
An
introduction to quantitative literacy |
Steen,
L.A. |
The
College Board |
|
Early
Numeracy |
One
of the books used in the Math Recovery program |
Wright,
R., Martland, J., and Stafford, A. |
PCP |
|
|
One
Million |
There
are one million visible dots on this poster |
|
Poster |
|
|
Place
value |
PV
up to Billions, includes dry erase section |
|
Poster |
|
|
Roman
numerals |
Roman
numerals |
|
Poster |
|
|
Fractions/decimals |
Illustrates
equivalent fractions to twelfths |
|
Poster |
|
| The Super Source - Number (7-8) | Activities for developing number concepts and skills using manipulative materials. | ETA/Cuisenaire | ETA/Cuisenaire | |
| Mathematical Reasoning |
Developing
Math Reasoning |
Background
theory and ideas for teaching students to reason in grades K - 12 |
Stiff,
L.V. and Curcio, F.R. |
NCTM |
| Geometry |
World
shapes |
Small
posters depicting the world as different 3D shapes |
|
Poster |
|
Tessellations |
Colorful
examples of different tessellations |
|
Poster |
|
|
Solids |
Colorful
examples of different solids |
|
Poster |
|
|
Symmetry |
Examples
of different symmetrical patterns |
|
Poster |
|
| Activities for Reflect It | Symmetry ideas (comes with the hinged mirrors) | C. DEsoe | Cuisenaire Co. | |
| Investigating with Relational Solids | 3D Geometry Activities (comes with manipulatives) | K. Lindebrekke and D Hupert | ETA/Cuisenaire | |
| The Super Source - Geometry(7-8) | Activities for developing geometry concepts and skills using manipulative materials. | ETA/Cuisenaire | ETA/Cuisenaire | |
| Navigating through Geometry (K - 2) (includes CD-ROM) | NCTM Standards-based activities. | G. Cuevas and K. Yeatts | NCTM | |
| Navigating through Geometry (3 -5) (includes CD-ROM) | NCTM Standards-based activities. | G. Cuevas and K. Yeatts | NCTM | |
| Mental math | Mental Math and Estimation | Worksheets for developing mental math strategies | D. Miller | Cuisenaire |
| Mental Math | Tips, shortcuts and strategies for developing mental math skills | R. Picarelli | Scholastic | |
| Arithmetic | The
Teaching and Learning of Algorithms in School Mathematics.
New |
Ideas for teaching algorithms. | L.J.Morrow (Ed.) | NCTM Yearbook |
| Teaching Arithmetic | Grade One activities | S. Sheffield | Math Solutions Pub. | |
| Teaching Arithmetic | Addition and subtraction lessons | B.Tank & L Zolli | Math Solutions Pub | |
| Teaching Arithmetic | Fractions | M. Burns | Math Solutions Pub | |
| Teaching Arithmetic | Multiplication | M. Burns | Math Solutions Pub | |
| Teaching Arithmetic | Extending Multiplication | M. Wickett & M. Burns | Math Solutions Pub | |
| The Mad Minute | Timed Worksheets for testing fact mastery | P. Shoecraft and T. Clukey | Dale Seymour | |
| Measurement | The Super Source - Measurement (7-8) | Activities for developing measurement concepts and skills using manipulative materials. | ETA/Cuisenaire | ETA/Cuisenaire |
| Learning and Teaching Measurement | An NCTM Yearbook - the theory of teaching measurement and a student activity book | Clements, D.H. and Bright, G. | NCTM | |
| Hands-On Measurement (3 - 8) | Activities for teaching measurement - includes money and time. | H. Heidemann | Hands On Inc | |
| Hands-On Measurement (Primary) | Activities for teaching measurement including time and money | A. Heidemann | Hands On Inc | |
| Probability and Statistics | The Super Source -Probability and Statistics(7-8) | Activities for developing probability and statistics concepts and skills using manipulative materials. | ETA/Cuisenaire | ETA/Cuisenaire |
| Navigating Through Data Analysis and Problem Solving - Grades 3 - 5 | Another of the excellent NCTM Navigation series | Chapin, S. et al | NCTM | |
| Money and Time | Math by All Means; Money, Grades 1 and 2 | Creative Publications | ||
| One Hand at a Time | An interesting way of teaching time, and the clock ,to young children. | Smith P.E. | Dale Seymour Publications |
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May 1, 2003
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