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Overview
Each brain is different, and when teachers teach problem-solving skills to help students arrive at their own solution paths, students go beyond mere memorization of facts and algorithms to being an actual participant in the development of mathematical understanding. In an informative and relevant approach, Diane Ronis presents teachers and math leaders with an emphasis on thinking, mathematical representation, and construction of ideas and an abundance of:
Sample lessons, units, and strategies linked to 2000 NCTM standards
Brain-friendly strategies for math teaching that meet NCLB requirements
How-to guides for creating more brain-tuned math teaching
Ideas for incorporating technology into the math curriculum
Planning templates for immediate use
By integrating math learning into real-world applications, students can actively practice what they learn, make meaning out of their everyday experiences, and think mathematically for success within today’s information age.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632209641 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication date: | 07/14/2015 |
| Sold by: | SIMON & SCHUSTER |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 200 |
| File size: | 14 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
Table of Contents
Foreword Bena Kallick ix
Preface xi
Publisher's Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction xv
About the Author xxi
1 Performance-Based Learning and Assessment 1
Traditional Versus Brain-Friendly Assessments 3
Importance of Performance Assessment 4
Alignment of Curriculum and Assessment 5
Assessment as Continuous Monitoring 7
Assessment as a Tool for Learning 8
Grades K-2 Units 8
Sweet Finance 9
Shapes, Patterns, and Tessellations 13
2 The Six Pillars of Performance Task Development 17
1 Set Up Clear Performance Goals 19
Principles 19
Tasks 19
2 Employ 'Authentic" Project Tasks 20
Principles 20
Task 22
3 Teach, and Emphasize Criteria Levels and Performance Standards 22
Principles 22
Task 23
4 Provide Models and Demonstrations of Excellence 24
Principles 24
Tasks 24
5 Teach Strategies Explicitly 24
Principles 24
Task 25
6 Use Ongoing Assessments for Feedback and Adjustments 25
Brain-Compatible Framework 26
Grades 3-5 Units 26
Candy-Counter Mathematics 26
Stanley's Travels 28
3 Multiple Intelligences and Brain-Compatible Learning 37
Theory of Multiple Intelligences 38
Multiple Intelligences Model 39
Assessment for Multiple Intelligences 43
Grades 6-8 Units 48
Batting Averages 48
How Do Your Genes Fit? 53
Money, Graphs, and All That Jazz! 61
4 Performance-Based Instructional Strategies 85
Cooperative Learning 87
Writing and Communicating in the Classroom 95
Classroom Practice 97
Challenge Project Unit 99
Entrepreneur 99
5 Problem-Solving Strategies 105
Instructional Strategies 106
Strategy 1 Summarizing and Note Taking 106
Strategy 2 Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition 107
Strategy 3 Identifying Similarities and Differences 107
Strategy 4 Nonlinguistic Representation 107
Strategy 5 Cues, Questions, and Advance Organizers 107
Strategy 6 Homework and Practice 108
Strategy 7 Setting Goals and Providing Feedback 108
Strategy 8 Generating and Testing Hypotheses 108
Strategy 9 Cooperative Learning 108
Problem Exploration 109
Heuristics 109
Study Skills, Thinking Skills, and Thinking Processes 112
Mnemonic Techniques 113
Organizational Strategies 114
Patterning 115
Challenge Project Unit 117
Home Improvement 117
6 Teaching and Assessing With the Rubric 125
Scoring Rubrics 126
Categories for Rubrics 127
Types of Rubrics 129
Brain-Compatible Assessment 132
Challenge Project Unit 136
Coaster Math 136
7 Teaching and Assessing With the Portfolio 143
Student Evaluation 144
Portfolio Assessment 145
A Portfolio System 146
Conclusion 156
Principles and Standards for School Mathematics: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 157
Glossary 161
Resources 165
Bibliography 167
Index 171