Ignite a positive approach to math in your classroom with Carrie S. Cutler's Math-Positive Teaching, part of the Growing the Mathematician in Every Student series.

This book dismantles the belief that only a few are capable of learning math, proving instead that everyone can learn and teach it. With practical routines, content examples, and strategies for embracing mistakes, Cutler provides thoughtful methods to encourage students, from basic counting to complex algebra.

K–5 teachers will:

• Develop classroom routines and teaching strategies to cultivate math-positive mindsets
• Build confidence in explaining and demonstrating math concepts using diverse methods
• Reduce math anxiety through revised assessment practices that promote math positivity
• Create supportive math learning networks beyond the classroom with students and parents
• Enhance their math teaching with more effective practices and innovative strategies

Contents:

Introduction

Part 1

Chapter 1: Becoming a Math-Positive Teacher

Chapter 2: Managing Math-Positive Routines and Practices

Chapter 3: Promoting Problem-Solving Skills

Chapter 4: Assessing the Math-Positive Way

Chapter 5: Encouraging Math-Positive Family Partnerships

Part 2

Chapter 6: Counting and Number Sense

Chapter 7: Operation Sense

Chapter 8: Geometry

Chapter 9: Algebra

Chapter 10: Measurement and Data

Conclusion

References

Index