But Why Does It Work?: Mathematical Argument in the Elementary Classroom

by Reva Kasman, Susan Jo Russell, Virginia Bastable, et al.

Book Overview

If you ask students, "Why does that work?" do they know what you're asking and do you know what to listen for in their responses? Do you have images of what mathematical argument looks like in the elementary grades and how to help students learn to engage in this important practice? Do you have so much content to cover that finding time for this kind of work is difficult?

But Why Does It Work? offers a simple, efficient teaching model focused...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 032508114X
• ISBN13: 9780325081144
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 11.0"