{"product_id":"math-problem-solving-in-action-getting-students-to-love-word-problems-grades-3-5-paperback","title":"Math Problem Solving in Action: Getting Students to Love Word Problems, Grades 3-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicki Newton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this new book from popular math consultant and bestselling author Dr. Nicki Newton, you'll learn how to help students become more effective and confident problem solvers. Problem solving is a necessary skill for the 21st century but can be overwhelming for both teachers and students. Dr. Newton shows how to make word problems more engaging and relatable, how to scaffold them and help students with math language, how to implement collaborative groups for problem solving, how to assess student progress, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporating problem solving throughout the math block, connecting problems to students' real lives, and teaching students to persevere;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnpacking word problems across the curriculum and making them more comprehensible to students; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eScaffolding word problems so that students can organize all the pieces in doable ways; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping students navigate the complex language in a word problem; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eShowing students how to reason about, model, and discuss word problems; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing fun mini-lessons to engage students in the premise of a word problem;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing collaborative structures, such as math literature circles, to engage students in problem solving;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting the whole school involved in a problem-solving challenge to promote schoolwide effort and engagement; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporating assessment to see where students are and help them get to the next level. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter offers examples, charts, and tools that you can use immediately. The book also features an action plan so that you can confidently move forward and implement the book's ideas in your own classroom. Free accompanying resources are provided on the author's website, www.drnickinewton.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Nicki Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e has\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebeen an educator for 28 years, working both nationally and internationally, with students of all ages. She has worked on developing Math Workshop and Guided Math Institutes around the country. She is also an avid blogger (www.guidedmath.wordpress.com), tweeter (@drnickimath), and Pinterest pinner (www.pinterest.com\/drnicki7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738345345087,"sku":"9781138206441","price":83.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/81e907e30f944fad4e4cbdca89d511c1.webp?v=1765152992","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/math-problem-solving-in-action-getting-students-to-love-word-problems-grades-3-5-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}