Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students / Edition 1

Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students / Edition 1

by Linda Jensen Sheffield
ISBN-10:
0761938516
ISBN-13:
9780761938514
Pub. Date:
01/28/2002
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
ISBN-10:
0761938516
ISBN-13:
9780761938514
Pub. Date:
01/28/2002
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students / Edition 1

Extending the Challenge in Mathematics: Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 Students / Edition 1

by Linda Jensen Sheffield

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Overview

This guide provides the practical tips and tools educators need to help their mathematically promising students develop their potential to the fullest.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761938514
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 01/28/2002
Series: 1-Off Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Linda Sheffield is a Regents Professor of Mathematics Education at Northern Kentucky University. She received her M. Ed. and Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of Texas at Austin and her bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. She has written numerous books and articles for both teachers and students and has conducted seminars for teachers across the United States and as far away as Spain, Germany, England, Sicily, Japan, Australia, China, and Hungary. Her books include Pre K – 2 NCTM Navigations series, a series of math problem solving books for children in third through eighth grade, an integrated math/science book for teachers of preschool through primary school children, and a math methods book for elementary and middle school teachers. She is past-president of the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) and was chair of the Task Force on Promising Students for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). She was also editor of the NCTM book, Developing Mathematically Promising Students. Dr. Sheffield directs the graduate program for teachers of the gifted at Northern Kentucky University and has conducted several grant-funded programs designed to encourage teachers and students in the areas of mathematics and science.

Table of Contents

List of Reproducible Forms
About the Author
1. Developing Mathematical Promise
What Is Mathematical Promise?
Who Are Mathematically Promising?
What Are the Goals of Mathematics Instructions?
How Might We Find and/or Create Good Problems to Explore?
What Models Might We Use to Increase the Numbers and Levels of Mathematically Promising Students?
How Should We Assess Success?
Structure of the Activities in This Book
2. Number and Operations
Investigation One: How Many Ways?
Investigation Two: Same Sums
Investigation Three: All in a Row
3. Algebra
Investigation One: Where Am I?
Investigation Two: Heads or Tails?
Investigation Three: Field of Dreams
4. Geometry and Measurement
Investigation One: Framed
Investigation Two: Shape Up
Investigation Three: Connect the Dots
5. Data Analysis and Probability
Investigation One: Who's Got the Button?
Investigation Two: On Your Mark
Investigation Three: Bull's-Eye
Resources
References
Index

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