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- 008 120411s2012 caua b 001 0 eng
- 020 __ |a 9781118095706 (pbk.)
- 020 __ |a 9781118223628 (pdf.)
- 020 __ |a 9781118237021 (epub.)
- 040 __ |a DLC |c DLC |d DLC
- 050 00 |a QA135.6 |b .M685 2012
- 100 1_ |a Molina, Concepcion, |d 1952-
- 245 14 |a The problem with math is English : |b a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics / |c Concepcion Molina.
- 260 __ |a San Francisco : |b Jossey-Bass, |c c2012.
- 300 __ |a xxii, 275 p. : |b ill. ; |c 24 cm.
- 490 0_ |a Jossey-Bass teacher
- 500 __ |a "Grades 3-9"--P. [1] of cover.
- 504 __ |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 267) and index.
- 505 8_ |a Machine generated contents note: About the AuthorAbout This BookIntroductionJulian's StoryRationale and PurposeWho Benefits from This Book?Chapter 1: The Problem with Math Is English (And a FewOther Things)Why Language and Symbolism?What We Are TeachingTurning the Tide: A Sampling of ApproachesMathematics Is About Relationships Connecting the Pieces and Looking Ahead Chapter 2: Why a Language Focus in Mathematics?The Convergence of Mathematics and English: More Than Just VocabularyProblems Based on the English LanguageA Number of Problems with NumberChapter 3: Language and Symbolism in Traditional InstructionShortcomings of Traditional InstructionMore Language and Symbolism Issues: Adding Fuel to the FireTell Me Again Why the Language Focus in Math?Chapter 4: So What Does Conceptual Understanding Look Like?It Starts with DefinitionsMaking Connections in Math: Beyond Connecting DotsThe Interpretation and Translation of MathConclusionChapter 5: The Order of Operations: A Convention or a Symptomof What Ails Us?The Roots of the RulesThe Natural Order: A Mathematical PerspectiveConclusion: A Conceptual Understanding of the Order of OperationsChapter 6: Using Multiplication as a Critical Knowledge BaseUnderstanding Key Definitions and Connections&Interpreting MultiplicationUsing the Power of the Distributive PropertyFeeling Neglected: The Units in MultiplicationConclusion: Small Details, Huge ImpactChapter 7: Fractions: The "F Word" in MathematicsDefining Fractions: Like Herding CatsThe Fraction KingdomInterpreting FractionsConclusionChapter 8: Operations with FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsMultiplying FractionsDividing FractionsSummaryChapter 9: Unlocking the Power of Symbolism and VisualRepresentationSymbolismVisual RepresentationThe Power of Interpretation: Three Perspectives of TrapezoidsSummaryChapter 10: Language-Focused Conceptual InstructionLanguage Focus: Beyond the DefinitionsThe Secrets to Solving Word ProblemsSuggested Instructional StrategiesSummaryChapter 11: Mathematics: It's All About Relationships!Language and Symbolism: Vehicles for Relationship RecognitionRelationships and FractionsProportional ReasoningRelationships: Important ConsiderationsRelationships: Making Powerful ConnectionsSummaryChapter 12: The Perfect Non-Storm: Understanding the Problem and Changing the SystemA Systemic IssueMath MakeoverSummaryBibliography.
- 650 _0 |a Mathematics |x Study and teaching.
- 650 _0 |a English language |x Study and teaching.
- 650 _0 |a Language arts |x Correlation with content subjects.
- 650 _7 |a EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Mathematics |2 bisacsh.