Full Description
"The best source I have seen challenging mathematically talented students. The activities are thought provoking and enjoyable. I will recommend this book to parents as well as educators of mathematically talented students!"
Sally Reis
Past President of The National Association for Gifted Children
Challenge, engage, and inspire your mathematically promising students!
Combining theory and practice, Sheffield expertly guides the reader through the process of mathematical talent development from identifying students with mathematical potential, to finding and creating first-rate problems for exploration and strategies for assessment.
The multi-level investigations in this book are designed to challenge students and inspire deeper and more original mathematical thinking in Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability.
Each investigation is developed in the following easy-to-follow format:
Relate—sets the stage for the investigation by connecting it to prior learning and the NCTM Principles and Standards
Investigate—poses the initial problem to start students thinking about the investigation
Evaluate and Communicate—provides solutions, probing assessment questions, and suggestions for teacher responses
Create—offers ideas for extending and deepening the investigation, allowing even the most accomplished students to add depth and complexity to their reasoning
Discussion—gives teachers hints on what to look for in student solutions, as well as ideas for encouraging students to dig more deeply into the mathematical concepts that are presented
Mathematically promising students have the potential to become the leaders and problem solvers of the future. Extending the Challenge in Mathematics provides the practical tips and tools educators need to help their students develop this potential to the fullest.
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
