Math Problem Solving Through Small Group Instruction

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When students struggle with problem solving, it can be hard to diagnose where the breakdowns happen. This book defines how reading comprehension, math computation, and self-efficacy impact students, and how you can support them in each area, with a particular focus on small group instruction. Problem solving in math is complex. When students struggle, it can be difficult to diagnose where the breakdown is happening. This book defines how reading comprehension, math computation, and self-efficacy impact students’ problem solving abilities and how you can support them in each area, with a particular focus on the use of small group instruction. Chapters break down the process of problem solving into an easy-to-follow progression, with lessons provided throughout. There is a step-by-step guide to help you analyze students' work, with tips on managing flexible small groups. Learning targets help show when students have mastered each step of a problem or flag difficulties you can assist with along the way. The author includes tasks for each grade level with an example response plan as a guide, alongside meaningful research informing small moves that can make big gains. Great for math educators of grades K–5, administrators, and math curriculum coordinators, this book will leave you feeling confident in identifying student behavior related to mathematical problem solving and addressing it with detailed ways to respond with exactly what your students need.

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Pagina's: 218, Editie: Eerste editie, Paperback, Routledge