Eyes on Math: A Visual Approach to Teaching Math Concepts - Paperback

by Marian Small (Author), Amy Lin (Author)

This extensively updated teaching resource provides over 100 engaging, full-color visuals with explanations of how they can be used to stimulate mathematics learning, to explain mathematical concepts, and to assess students' mathematical understanding in grades K-8. Readers are provided with a strong mathematical background, downloadable copies of the visuals they can use directly, and helpful questions to raise with their students. Expected answers for each question and follow-up extensions are also provided. This expanded second edition includes 15 new Notice and Wonder activities to get mathematical conversations started and 15 new Student Assessment activities with suggestions for visuals that students can create to help teachers assess comprehension. This user-friendly book will help teachers find new ways to clarify concepts that students find difficult. It will also help teachers working with students with low reading ability, including English language learners and special education students.

Book Features:

• 130 visuals, including color artwork and graphics.
• Questions and tasks to use with students in leading the instructional conversation.
• Expected answers and explanations of why each question is important.
• Prompts for students to show their understanding of a concept by using visuals.
• Vital mathematical background and context.

Author Biography

Marian Small is an international professional developer, conference speaker, bestselling author, former dean of education at the University of New Brunswick, and longtime professor of mathematics education. Visit Marian's website at www.onetwoinfinity.ca for in-person and online professional development. Amy Lin is the director of teaching and learning at Seneca College. Amy has worked as a teacher in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels and as a mathematics coach, a curriculum consultant, administrator, and ministry researcher.