Math is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able. Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions–will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do. Memorization tricks and algorithms meant to make math "easier" are full of traps that sacrifice long-term student growth for short-lived gains. Students and teachers alike have been led to believe that they’ve learned more and…mehr
Math is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able. Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions–will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do. Memorization tricks and algorithms meant to make math "easier" are full of traps that sacrifice long-term student growth for short-lived gains. Students and teachers alike have been led to believe that they’ve learned more and more math as they move through the content, but in reality students are not necessarily progressing in their ability to reason mathematically. Using tricks may make facts easier to memorize in isolation, but that very disconnect distorts the reality of math. The mountain of trivia piles up until students hit a breaking point. Humanity's most powerful system of understanding, organizing, and making an impact on the world becomes a soul-draining exercise in confusion, chaos, and lost opportunities. In her landmark book Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms, Pam emphasizes the importance of teaching students increasingly sophisticated mathematical reasoning and understanding underlying concepts rather than relying on set rules for solving problems. Now, in this next companion volume, Developing Mathematical Reasoning: The Strategies, Models, and Lessons to Teach the Big Ideas in Grades 3–5 equips educators with practical tools to move beyond rote memorization toward true mathematical thinking for students in upper elementary grades. Focusing on additive and multiplicative reasoning, the book introduces strategies designed to improve mathematical reasoning, Problem Strings, and strategic modeling to strengthen student understanding. Highlights include: * Reasoning-based strategies: Replace traditional algorithms with approaches that build critical thinking while ensuring understanding. * Problem Strings: Step-by-step guidance on walking students through a sequence of problems that spark insight. * Grade 3–5 focus: Comprehensive coverage of additive and multiplicative reasoning tailored for upper elementary learners. * Practical tools: Ready-to-use routines, discussion prompts, and modeling techniques for immediate classroom application. Help students learn to think mathematically rather than memorize. Build confidence, deep understanding, and an appreciation for the logic and beauty of math.
Pamela Weber Harris is changing the way we view and teach mathematics. Pam is the author of several books, including the Numeracy Problems Strings K-5 series, Building Powerful Numeracy, and the series Foundations for Strategies. As a mom, a former high school math teacher, a university lecturer, and an author, she believes everyone can do more math when it is based in reasoning rather than rote-memorizing or mimicking. Pam has created online Building Powerful Mathematics workshops and presents frequently at national and international conferences. Her particular interests include teaching real math, building powerful numeracy, sequencing rich tasks to construct mathematics, using technology appropriately, and facilitating smart assessment and vertical connectivity in curricula in schools PK-12. Pam helps leaders and teachers to make the shift that supports students to learn real math because math is figureoutable!
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Acknowledgments Part 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 1: Mathematics for Teaching Part II: Developing Additive Reasoning Chapter 2: The Major Strategies for Addition Chapter 3: The Major Strategies for Subtraction Part III: Developing Multiplicative Reasoning Chapter 4: The Major Strategies for Multiplication Chapter 5: The Major Strategies for Division Part IV: Putting It All Together Chapter 6: Tasks to Develop Mathematical Reasoning Chapter 7: Modeling and Models Chapter 8: Moving Forward References
Preface Acknowledgments Part 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 1: Mathematics for Teaching Part II: Developing Additive Reasoning Chapter 2: The Major Strategies for Addition Chapter 3: The Major Strategies for Subtraction Part III: Developing Multiplicative Reasoning Chapter 4: The Major Strategies for Multiplication Chapter 5: The Major Strategies for Division Part IV: Putting It All Together Chapter 6: Tasks to Develop Mathematical Reasoning Chapter 7: Modeling and Models Chapter 8: Moving Forward References
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