Description: Written by leaders in the field, this best-selling book will help mathematics coaches and other teacher-leaders support all Pre-K -- 8 teachers in growing professionally in their teaching of mathematics.
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Professional Development Edition provides an unparalleled depth of ideas and discussion to help mathematics coaches and other teacher leaders develop teachers' understanding of the mathematics they will teach and the most effective methods of teaching the various mathematics topics. This text reflects the NCTM and Common Core State Standards and the benefits of problem-based mathematics instruction. It is structured for maximum flexibility, offering 23 chapters that may be mixed and matched to address all major topics in mathematics education today. This comprehensive, practical text offers readers a strong theoretical perspective reflecting the most current research on how students learn mathematics, ways to best teach it, and many problem-based activities to engage students and their teachers.