The Mathematical Edge: How to put the "+" on your 'A":Essential Performance Skills and Problem-Solving Strategies

by James Vicich

Overview

By connecting research to practice Dr. Vicich nurtures a student's ability to persevere solving problems, craft coherent arguments, communicate mathematical ideas using precise language, and develop productive mathematical practices. The book includes a problem-solving template, flowchart, sample student work, notes for teachers, and selected solutions. Parents can use the book to supplement or enrich their child's current academic instruction during the school year and teachers can use the book as a resource to supplement their current curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331464226
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	08/28/2024
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

James Vicich is an award-winning Professor Emeritus of mathematics. His long teaching career spanning five decades includes secondary, undergraduate, and graduate school experience. He is regarded as a master teacher and has shared his philosophy of active student engagement by designing and teaching graduate courses and professional development projects since 1995.

Dr. Vicich’s research is focused on developing productive problem-solving behaviors in both students and teachers. Over the past twenty years Vicich has directed and participated in over $11.5 million of funded professional development, including the Arizona Mathematics Partnership (AMP) funded by the National Science Foundation. He has shared his research findings at local, state, regional, national, and international conferences. His current book book, The Mathematical Edge: How to put the “+” on your grade of “A” to be used a resource for teachers, math coaches, students, homeschoolers, and parents. The book is focused on illustrating essential problem-solving strategies and performance skills.