5 Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom: Creating a Culture of Innovative Thinking

5 Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom: Creating a Culture of Innovative Thinking
ISBN-10
1506322980
ISBN-13
9781506322988
Category
Education
Pages
200
Language
English
Published
2015-10-09
Publisher
Corwin Press
Author
Gerald Aungst

Description

Students pursue problems they’re curious about, not problems they’re told to solve. Creating a math classroom filled with confident problem solvers starts with challenges discovered in the real world, not a sequence of prescribed problems. In this groundbreaking book, Gerald Aungst offers five powerful principles for instilling a culture of learning in your classroom: Conjecture, Collaboration, Communication, Chaos, and Celebration. Aungst shows how to: Embrace collaboration and purposeful chaos to engage students in productive struggle Put each chapter’s principles into practice using a variety of strategies, activities, and technology tools Introduce lasting changes in your classroom through a gradual shift in processes and behaviors

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