1st Edition
Math Problem Solving in Action Getting Students to Love Word Problems, Grades 3-5
Contents
eResources
Meet the Author
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Real Stories, Deep Understanding
Chapter 2: The Basic Framework
Chapter 3: Problem Types Across the Curriculum
Chapter 4: Structures to Scaffold Success
Chapter 5: The Language of Word Problems
Chapter 6: Reasoning about Problems
Chapter 7: Modeling Thinking
Chapter 8: Mini-Lessons: Springboards into Great Word Problem Premises
Chapter 9: Math Literature Problem Solving Circles and Other Collaborative Activities
Chapter 10: Schoolwide Efforts
Chapter 11: Assessment
Chapter 12: Action Plan
Biography
Dr. Nicki Newton has been an educator for 28 years, working both nationally and internationally, with students of all ages. She has worked on developing Math Workshop and Guided Math Institutes around the country. She is also an avid blogger (www.guidedmath.wordpress.com), tweeter (@drnickimath), and Pinterest pinner (www.pinterest.com/drnicki7).
"Dr. Newton’s book offers a practical way to improve problem solving with students. The clear explanations of problem types and the example problems, websites, and templates are excellent resources for teachers."
--Tracy Easterling, Instructional Technology Coach and Math/Science Curriculum Specialist for Bristol Tennessee City Schools, TN
"This book provides the most comprehensive explanations and examples that I have seen for teaching problem solving. I can see exactly how I would build workshops around the content in the book. I especially appreciate the focus on assessment which is rarely included in problem solving resources. I love the practical strategies that this book offers and have not seen another problem solving book like this ever. It will really fill a gap in the market and better equip teachers to meet the expectations of standards."
-- Alison Mello, Director of Curriculum K-8 Math/Science, Foxborough Public Schools, MA
