Designing effective mathematics instruction : a direct instruction approach
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Designing effective mathematics instruction : a direct instruction approach
Merrill, an imprint of Prentice Hall, c1997
3rd ed
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Rev. ed. of: Direct instruction mathematics / Jerry Silbert, Douglas Carnine, Marcy Stein. 2nd ed. c1990
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An exciting edition of this practical math methods text that provides future teachers with practical procedures for increasing student success in math. Emphasizing specific, classroom-tested strategies, these authors provide techniques for teaching major math and needed prerequisite skills...as well as extensive background in diagnosing and correcting error patterns. In addition, they offer practical guidelines for curriculum evaluation and modification, recommendations for practice and review drills, and specific information on progress-monitoring.
Table of Contents
I. PERSPECTIVE.
1. Direct Instruction.
2. Organizing Mathematics Instruction.
3. Relevant Research in Effective Mathematics Instruction.
II. SKILLS AND CONCEPTS.
4. Counting.
5. Symbol Identification and Place Value.
6. Basic Facts.
7. Addition.
8. Subtraction.
9. Multiplication.
10. Division.
11. Problem Solving.
12. Fractions.
13. Decimals.
14. Percent and Ratio.
15. Telling Time.
16. Money.
17. Measurement.
18. Mathematics Study Skills: Graphs, Charts, Maps, Statistics.
19. Geometry.
Appendix A: Direct Instruction Mathematics: A Longitudinal Evaluation of Low-Income Elementary School Students.
Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Instruction Mathematics.
References.
Index.
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