Teaching Mathematics to Middle School Students with Learning Difficulties
Edited by Marjorie Montague and Asha K. Jitendra
HardcoverPaperbacke-bookprint + e-book
Hardcover
orderJune 23, 2006
ISBN 9781593853075
Price: $53.00 178 Pages
Size: 7" x 10"
Paperback
orderJune 24, 2006
ISBN 9781593853068
Price: $35.00178 Pages
Size: 7" x 10"
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A highly practical resource for special educators and classroom teachers, this book provides specific instructional guidance illustrated with vignettes, examples, and sample lesson plans. Every chapter is grounded in research and addresses the nuts and bolts of teaching math to students who are not adequately prepared for the challenging middle school curriculum. Presented are a range of methods for helping struggling learners build their understanding of foundational concepts, master basic skills, and develop self-directed problem-solving strategies. While focusing on classroom instruction, the book also includes guidelines for developing high-quality middle school mathematics programs and evaluating their effectiveness.