A Focus on Multiplication and Division: Bringing Mathematics Education Research to the Classroom

The second edition of this book provides a unique approach to making mathematics education research on the teaching and learning of multiplication and division concepts accessible and understandable to preservice and in-service K-6 mathematics teachers. It offers a research-based lens to interpret evidence of student thinking, inform instruction, and improve student learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The second edition of this groundbreaking book takes a unique approach to making mathematics education research on the teaching and learning of multiplication and division concepts accessible and understandable to preservice and in-service K-6 mathematics teachers. By unveiling students' thought processes through extensive annotated samples of student work and vignettes that reflect the experiences of classroom teachers, this book offers teachers a research-based lens to interpret evidence of student thinking, inform instruction, and ultimately enhance student learning.

Drawing from extensive research conducted in the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP), this engaging and user-friendly resource has been meticulously updated to include new chapters on the OGAP Multiplicative Reasoning Framework and Learning Progressions, as well as a comprehensive section on Using the OGAP Multiplicative Progression to inform instruction and support student learning. In-chapter sections delve into how Common Core State Standards for Math are supported by math education research, providing valuable insights for teachers.

Case Studies showcase a core mathematical idea and various instructional responses, illustrating how teachers can elicit evidence of student thinking and utilize that information to inform their teaching. Big Ideas frame the chapters, creating a platform for meaningful exploration of the teaching of multiplication and division. At the end of each chapter, Looking Back Questions encourage teachers to analyze student thinking and consider instructional strategies tailored to their own students. Instructional Links provide connections between concepts from each chapter and teachers' instructional materials and programs, facilitating seamless integration.

To complement the book, an accompanying online Support Material offers an answer key to Looking Back questions, as well as a copy of the OGAP Fraction Fram. This comprehensive resource empowers teachers with the tools they need to excel in their teaching endeavors and promote student success in mathematics.

Whether you are a preservice or in-service teacher looking to deepen your understanding of multiplication and division teaching, or a researcher seeking to advance the field, this second edition of the book is an invaluable resource that will empower you to make a significant impact on your students' learning journey.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032028576
Edition number: 2 ed