Mathematics in the making : authoring ideas in primary classrooms /

Mathematics in the Making demonstrates how teachers can help children become respected authors of their own mathematical ideas by emphasizing mathematics as a way of thinking. Mills, O'Keefe, and Whitin use the term "author" to convey the active, constructive, and exploratory role tha...

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Main Author: Mills, Heidi
Other Authors: O'Keefe, Timothy, Whitin, David Jackman, 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c1996.
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Bobbi Fisher
  • 1. From Resting to Exploring: The New Direction in Mathematics Education
  • 2. Authoring Throughout the Day in First Grade
  • 3. The Investigations of One Author Throughout First Grade: Aaron
  • 4. Authoring Throughout the Day in Second Grade
  • 5. The Investigations of One Author Throughout Second and Third Grade: Sara
  • 6. Exploring Concepts over Time: Infinity Strikes Again
  • 7. Rethinking Curriculum and Evaluation
  • Epilogue: Reflections from the Teacher: Putting It All Together / Timothy O'Keefe.