Making Sense: Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Understanding

by James Hiebert

Book Overview

The key to effective math learning lies not in the regurgitation of isolated facts but in the ablility to reason with and use what is learned--in understanding the concepts. But what does it mean to design a classroom so that understanding is the primary objective? What would a system of instruction look like if we took seriously the goal of helping all students understand mathematics?

In this ground-breaking book, James Hiebert and his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0435071327
• ISBN13: 9780435071325
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 8.9"

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Teaching Math and Reaching Students

This book is perfect for any teacher that wants to teach children math, so that they will learn with understanding. This book examines the elements that are necessary in a classroom that teaches with understanding. This book also examines several different, diverse classrooms that serve as examples. This book is an excellent resource and will help any existing or pre-service teacher better understand mathematics and how to teach mathematics within the classroom.