Effective Strategies for Teaching in a Mathematics Classroom
by Nancy Samar
1. Many Opportunities for Learning
1.1. Multi-step lessons
1.2. Using Anticipated responses to show various solutions
1.3. Use of different resources
1.3.1. Manipulatives
1.3.2. Textbook
1.3.3. Computer Resources
1.3.4. Investigations
2. Make Learning Fun
2.1. Reflective of Learners
2.2. Connect Math to Real-Life
2.2.1. http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/
2.2.2. http://blog.mrmeyer.com/
2.2.3. http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/FinancialLit/index.html
2.2.4. http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/
3. Manipulatives
3.1. Concrete Materials
3.2. ComputerSoftware
4. Cooperative Learning
4.1. Group Work
4.2. Meaningful Discussions
4.3. Math Congress
5. Strategies Should Reflect Your Learners
5.1. Age appropriate strategies
5.1.1. Provide choices
5.1.2. Should Improve Student Performance
6. Engaging Lessons
6.1. Higher-order thinking
6.2. Complex Problem Solving Questions
6.3. Thorough Lesson Plans
6.3.1. Anticipated Response
6.3.2. Various Teaching Methods
6.3.2.1. Case Study
6.3.2.2. Math Strings
6.3.2.3. Math Congress
6.3.2.4. Group Discussions
6.3.2.5. Hands-on Learning
6.3.2.6. Technology