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Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally
John M. Van de Walle
Edition: 6th
Retail Price (not our price): $125.33
ISBN: 0205483925
ISBN-13: 9780205483921
Publication Date: 2006-02-13
Format: Paperback
Pages: 576


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Book Description
John A. Van de Walle has written a book that helps readers make sense of mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach mathematics to children K to 8. Elementatry and Middle School Mathematics consists of 16 chapters reflecting the view that all mathematics can be taught through a problem-solving approach that motivates children and builds their confidence as they learn. This book thoroughly discusses the new standards and clearly develops four key aspects of teaching mathematics: the nature of mathematics as a science of pattern and order; an understanding of how children learn mathematics; a problem solving view of teaching mathematics; and specific methods for integrating assessment with instruction. Simple yet effective classroom activities are woven throughout the chapters as well as suggestions for technology and literature. For teachers, future teachers, and educators. nt Code -- F

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Best Math Methods Book   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I have only worked with this book for a few weeks but am very pleased with what I am experiencing. There are numerous graphs, suggestions with ways to engage students, and internet links are available for teaching suggestions and math games.This book clearly explains the material using visual supports like graphs and diagrams in bright colors. Internet sights for lesson suggestions, assessment and lesson reinforcing games. A great tool and a good resource that I plan to keep on hand.

2) Math teacher must have!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This was a required text for a M.Ed. class. The practices in this book are almost perfectly aligned with Massachusetts frameworks and the Connnected Math Project (CMP) text used by my district (Lowell). This book is very rich with lesson plan fodder and takes pains to explain the 'why' of CMP as well as the how. I'll be relying on this book for years to come.

3) A great resource   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This book is a great resource when planning lessons. I am a first-year Fifth Grade teacher and this book has proven invaluable to me when it comes to breaking down lessons into sequential activities. Another larger textbook was recommended to me, but comparatively, this book is concise and is very practical.

4) useless   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
My teacher hasn't even had us open the book yet. No assignments from it either. If we were not going to use the book i would have liked to know and saved my self $100. But I'm sure its a good book i just haven't used it.

5) Prompt Delivery   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
I received this product in a bout a week. It arrived just in time for me needing it for class. Thank you.