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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Nicki Newton (Newton Educational Consulting, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.498kg ISBN: 9781138206410ISBN 10: 1138206415 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 02 February 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents eResources Meet the Author Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Real Stories, Deep Understanding Chapter 2: The Basic Framework Chapter 3: Problem Types Across the Curriculum Chapter 4: Structures to Scaffold Success Chapter 5: The Language of Word Problems Chapter 6: Reasoning about Problems Chapter 7: Modeling Thinking Chapter 8: Mini-Lessons: Springboards into Great Word Problem Premises Chapter 9: Math Literature Problem Solving Circles and Other Collaborative Activities Chapter 10: Schoolwide Efforts Chapter 11: Assessment Chapter 12: Action PlanReviewsDr. Newton's book offers a practical way to improve problem solving with students. The clear explanations of problem types and the example problems, websites, and templates are excellent resources for teachers. --Tracy Easterling, Instructional Technology Coach and Math/Science Curriculum Specialist for Bristol Tennessee City Schools, TN This book provides the most comprehensive explanations and examples that I have seen for teaching problem solving. I can see exactly how I would build workshops around the content in the book. I especially appreciate the focus on assessment which is rarely included in problem solving resources. I love the practical strategies that this book offers and have not seen another problem solving book like this ever. It will really fill a gap in the market and better equip teachers to meet the expectations of standards. -- Alison Mello, Director of Curriculum K-8 Math/Science, Foxborough Public Schools, MA Dr. Newton's book offers a practical way to improve problem solving with students. The clear explanations of problem types and the example problems, websites, and templates are excellent resources for teachers. --Tracy Easterling, Instructional Technology Coach and Math/Science Curriculum Specialist for Bristol Tennessee City Schools, TN ã This book provides the most comprehensive explanations and examples that I have seen for teaching problem solving. I can see exactly how I would build workshops around the content in the book. I especially appreciate the focus on assessment which is rarely included in problem solving resources. I love the practical strategies that this book offers and have not seen another problem solving book like this ever. It will really fill a gap in the market and better equip teachers to meet the expectations of standards. -- Alison Mello, Director of Curriculum K-8 Math/Science, Foxborough Public Schools, MA ã Author InformationDr. Nicki Newton has been an educator for 28 years, working both nationally and internationally, with students of all ages. She has worked on developing Math Workshop and Guided Math Institutes around the country. She is also an avid blogger (www.guidedmath.wordpress.com), tweeter (@drnickimath), and Pinterest pinner (www.pinterest.com/drnicki7). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |