Math Tools, Grades 3-12: 64 Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Increase Student Engagement

Math Tools, Grades 3-12: 64 Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Increase Student Engagement
Summary
Now there is a way to differentiate math instruction and engage all students, not just those who excel in mathematics. Authors Harvey F. Silver, John R. Brunsting, and Terry Walsh present a broad collection of tools for mathematics instruction that promotes active, in-depth learning and helps all students meet high standards. Organized around four distinct learning styles -- mastery, understanding, self-expressive, and interpersonal -- this invaluable resource shows what the four learning styles look like in the mathematics classroom; features 64 instructional tools and explaines how to use them to support different types of learners; offers guidelines for designing lessons, assessments, and units; links the tools to the NCTM process standards; and provides numerous examples showing how to use the tools with any math curriculum. Math Tools, Grades 3-12 allows teachers and math specialists to pick and choose from classroom-tested tools and practical techniques to differentiate math instruction and help all students excel. -- Back cover.