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Active Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Grades 5-8

Second Edition
By: Hope Martin

Deepen students' understanding of math concepts through active involvement!

This revised edition of Multiple Intelligences in the Mathematics Classroom provides a wealth of ready-to-use lessons to help students actively use mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, gain meaningful understandings of key concepts, and effectively communicate mathematical thinking. The author offers hands-on projects aligned with the five NCTM content standards, combined with:

Step-by-step directions, suggestions, tips, and variations for implementation
A new chapter addressing algebra concepts
Reproducible student pages for each activity
Journaling questions to engage students in writing about mathematics
Specific Web site resources

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12, Elementary, Secondary
ISBN: 9781412949781
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2007
Page Count: 208
Publication date: February 26, 2007

Price: $42.95

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Deepen students' understanding of math concepts through active involvement!

Engaging students directly in creative learning experiences is the basis of author Hope Martin's approach for re-energizing mathematics instruction. Active Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Grades 5–8, Second Edition offers attention-grabbers such as Algebra Jokes, The M&M Mystery, How Long Would It Take to Walk to China?, and Gummi Worms to help students use mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, gain meaningful understandings of key concepts, and effectively communicate their mathematical thinking.

Presenting a generous collection of student activities aligned with the five NCTM content standards, this revised edition of Multiple Intelligences in the Mathematics Classroom features

A new chapter addressing algebra concepts
Reproducible student pages for each activity
Journaling questions to engage students in writing about mathematics
Specific Web site resources

With step-by-step directions, suggestions, tips, and variations for implementation, this updated text provides a rich instructional resource for teachers, mathematics specialists, and curriculum directors.

Key features

Activities that align with the five NCTM content standards
Step-by-step directions with suggestions, tips, and variations
Reproducible student pages for each activity
Journaling questions to engage students in writing about mathematics
Suggested Web site resources

Author(s)

Hope Martin

Hope Martin is an innovative mathematics teacher with over 40 years of experience. Having worked with children in elementary, middle school, and high school, and with teachers in local universities, she is currently a private consultant facilitating workshops across the United States and Canada. Hope, who was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, began her teaching career in Skokie, Illinois and obtained her Masters Degree in Mathematics Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Hope’s personal experiences and knowledge of educational learning theories have convinced her that students learn mathematics more effectively when they are active participants and see its relevance to their own lives.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

NCTM Standards Table

1. Investigations: Estimation, Large Numbers, and Numeration

Introduction

$1,000,000 Long

How Many Strides to Walk Around the Earth?

Rectangles and Factors

Venn Diagrams: LCM and GCF

Dessert for a Crowd

5 x 5 Puzzle Cents

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Music and Fractions

Mathematical Palindromes

2. Active Algebra

Introduction

Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

Algebra Jokes

The M & M Mystery

Algebra Match

Inequality Number Line Match

Mind Reading or Algebra?

3. Geometry: Our Mathematical Window to the World

Introduction

Folding a Tangram

Making a Tangram Quilt

Pentominoes

Open-Top Boxes

Explorations With Cereal Boxes

The Painted Cube

Cubes That Grow

4. The Measure of Mathematics

Introduction

Just How Big Is the Statue of Liberty?

Gummi Worms

What Happened 1,000,000 Seconds Ago?

How Long Would It Take to Walk to China? —Through the Center of the Earth

Shoe Length vs. Height

EggsCeterea

5. Data Collection and Probability

Introduction

Super Survey

What Is Your Favorite Subject?

Stars of the NBA

Dice and Probability

Is This Game Fair?

Dinosaurs and Probability

Interactive Web Sites to Make Math/Technology Connections

Bibliography

Reviews

"Provides the practicing teacher with a treasure trove of activities to build mathematical reasoning and understanding in a way that opens students' eyes to real-world mathematics applications."

Zoma A. Barrett, Math Teacher
Salem Middle School, IN

"Well organized and ideal for a busy teacher. Teachers can select clearly described activities that are appropriate for the students in their classes."

Dawn Brailsford, Math Teacher
Murray Middle School, St. Augustine, FL

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