50 Standards-Based Math Prompts That Develop Students Critical Thinking and Deepen Their Understanding of Key Math Concepts
Give young students a head start on math tests with this collection of open-ended math activities. Each activity starts with a simple math-related picture or graphic. Students devise a math problem related to the picture then solve their own problem. This gives them insight into how math problems are formulated and helps teachers assess students level of understanding. A great way to build students math confidence!
About the Author: Joseph A. Porzio has served as a classroom teacher, staff developer, director of mathematics, and curriculum writer in New York City for the last four decades. He provides professional development in mathematics for classroom teachers (their students), mathematics coaches, and school leaders.
Grades: K-2
Pages: 64
ISBN: 0439597218 , 9780439597210 , SC0439597218
