Contexts for Learning Mathematics Level 1 Read-Alouds
Contexts for Learning Mathematics Level 1 Read-Alouds

Author: Catherine Twomey Fosnot

Publisher: Firsthand Books

Published: 2007-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325010847

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Building learning around rich, instructionally sound contexts was an overarching goal during the development of the Contexts for Learning Mathematics series. Throughout the series context is used to set the stage for learning. It establishes a terrain that will intrigue children and ignite their imaginations. The contexts are situations children can imagine - either realistic or fictional - that enable them to reflect on what they are doing and apply mathematical thinking to their own world. Contexts for investigations are typically developed with stories and pictures. These are carefully crafted to involve students in meaningful investigations of the big ideas, strategies, and models that shape mathematical thinking. - The images and texts are engaging and include age-appropriate children using mathematics to solve real-world problems. - The numbers referenced represent landmark numbers or number relationships that are significant and telling. - The models and metaphors within a context make relationships and strategies more tangible and explicit. The contexts for the eight units in Investigating Number Sense, Addition, and Subtraction (Grades K - 3) are established through eight engaging read-aloud books (15" x 12") that meld humor, intrigue, and good math sense. To learn more visit www.contextsforlearning.com

Contexts for Learning Mathematics
Contexts for Learning Mathematics

Author: Catherine Twomey Fosnot

Publisher: Greenwood International

Published: 2007-05

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780325010045

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Contexts for Learning consists of: Investigations and Resource Guides - workshop structure involves students in inquiring, investigating, discussing, and constructing mathematical solutions and strategies - investigations encourage emergent learning and highlight the developmental landmarks in mathematical thinking - strings of related problems develop students' deep number sense and expand their strategies for mental arithmetic Read-Aloud Books and Posters - create rich, imaginable contexts--realistic and fictional--for mathematics investigations - are carefully crafted to support the development of the big ideas, strategies, and models - encourage children to explore and generate patterns, generalize, and develop the ability to mathematize their worlds Resources for Contexts for Learning CD-ROM - author videos describe the series' philosophy and organization - video overviews show classroom footage of a math workshop, including minilessons, investigations, and a math congress - print resources include research base, posters, and templates

Measuring for the Art Show
Measuring for the Art Show

Author: Catherine Twomey Fosnot

Publisher: Firsthand Books

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325010106

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"Measuring for the Art Show builds on children's early addition and measurement strategies within the context of preparing labels for an art show. The open number line is developed as a model for recording children's addition and subtraction strategies."--Publisher.

Ages and Timelines
Ages and Timelines

Author: Catherine Twomey Fosnot

Publisher: Firsthand Books

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325010144

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"Contexts for Learning Mathematics" series is designed to support a conceptual understanding of essential mathematical ideas, strategies and models. Each unit provides a two-week sequence of investigation, minilessons, games, and other contexts for learning. The series' 18 classroom-tested units are organized into grade-appropriate levels.

Organizing and Collecting
Organizing and Collecting

Author: Nina Liu

Publisher: Firsthand Books

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325010113

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Contexts for Learning Mathematics series by Catherine Fosnot and colleagues from Mathematics in the City and the Freudenthal Institute uses carefully crafted math situations to foster a deep conceptual understanding of essential mathematical ideas, strategies, and models.

Contexts of Learning Mathematics and Science
Contexts of Learning Mathematics and Science

Author: Sarah J. Howie

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-04-18

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1134232160

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This book is the result of research from over fifteen countries, asking which background and environmental factors influence achievement in mathematics and science. This research is based on data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), which was conducted under the auspices of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) in 1995 and 1998. In many countries researchers have started secondary analysis of the data in search for relationships between contextual factors and achievement. In these analyses two different approaches can be distinguished, which can be characterised by the metaphors of ‘fishing’ and ‘hunting’. In the ‘fishing’ approach, researchers begin with an open mind, considering all possible context variables as potentially influential. Applying analysis techniques such as regression analysis, Lisrel, PLS, HLM, and MLN, they then identify important factors within their countries or across a number of countries. In the ‘hunting’ approach, researchers hypothesise certain context variables and trace the effect of these variables on mathematics and/or science achievement.

Literature-Based Teaching in the Content Areas
Literature-Based Teaching in the Content Areas

Author: Carole Cox

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-01-12

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1452223661

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Grounded in theory and best-practices research, this practical text provides teachers with 40 strategies for using fiction and non-fiction trade books to teach in five key content areas: language arts and reading, social studies, mathematics, science, and the arts. Each strategy provides everything a teacher needs to get started: a classroom example that models the strategy, a research-based rationale, relevant content standards, suggested books, reader-response questions and prompts, assessment ideas, examples of how to adapt the strategy for different grade levels (K–2, 3–5, and 6–8), and ideas for differentiating instruction for English language learners and struggling students. Throughout the book, student work samples and classroom vignettes bring the content to life.

Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Development and School Readiness
Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Development and School Readiness

Author: Betts, Anastasia Lynn

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-02-11

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13: 1799886514

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School readiness is as much about schools recognizing the existing capabilities and knowledge each child has when they enter school as it is about supporting children and families in their preparation for entering formal learning environments. Effective approaches that address learning variability must take these differences into account, recognizing and leveraging opportunities inherent in the child’s ecosystem of resources. The Handbook of Research on Innovative Approaches to Early Childhood Development and School Readiness assembles the most current research and thought-leadership on the ways in which innovative education stakeholders are working together to impact the most critical years in a child’s life—the years leading up to and including kindergarten. Covering topics such as change agency, experience quality, and social-emotional development, this book is a crucial resource for educational researchers, child development professionals, school administrators, pre-K teachers, pre-service teachers, program managers, policymakers, non-profit service organizations, early childhood EdTech developers, curriculum developers, and academicians.