Eyes on Math: A Visual Approach to Teaching Math Concepts
About this ebook
For each of more than 120 visuals, the text identifies the key math concept and the Common Core State Standard being addressed and then provides teachers with:
Mathematical background and context.Questions to use with students to lead the instructional conversation.Expected answers and explanations of why each question is important.Follow-up extensions to solidify and assess student understanding.This book will be useful to a broad range of teachers who will find new ways to clarify concepts that students find difficult. It can be used as a resource to prepare teachers for the higher mathematical thinking requirements of the CCSS Mathematical Practices. It will also be an invaluable resource for teachers working with students with low reading ability, including English language learners and special education students.
“This book provides a way for both teachers and students to get used to talking about mathematics in nonthreatening, open-ended ways. The author’s friendly explanations of the mathematical ideas the pictures are intended to surface give teachers who are less confident about the conceptual aspects of mathematics the support they need to facilitate less-scripted mathematical discourse with their students.”
—Lucy West, education consultant
“A must for any educator who is serious about reaching more students more often and achieving more positive results.”
—Resources for the Mathematics Educator
“A valuable book for mathematics teachers, teacher educators, and faculty involved in differentiated instruction.”
—Choice
“A great resource.”
—Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
“I highly recommend this user-friendly resource for all mathematics teachers.”
—Teaching Children Mathematics
