Number Sense and Operations in the Primary Grades: Hard to Teach and Hard to Learn? Editor: Carne Barnett-Clarke, Alma Ramirez, Debra Coggins, Susie Alldredge This casebook enhances educators' understanding of mathematics and illustrates successful approaches to the most difficult topics related to math — ultimately leading to more effective instruction. Included are solutions to hard-to-teach topics such as place value, number sentences, basic facts, addition, subtraction, and regrouping. Through specific case examples, the book helps teachers: deepen their understanding of the mathematics they teach; experience mathematics from students' points of view to understand what is confusing and why; examine various teaching strategies for their benefits and drawbacks; and understand how oral, symbolic, and written communications impact mathematics learning. Following each lesson or "case" are facilitator's notes, which include case synopses, sample discussion issues, suggested materials, a starter problem, and an analysis of the most vital and provocative points in the case. Table of Contents ADD TO CART Related Project: Math Pathways & Pitfalls Audience: Teachers, Teacher Educators Product Information Format: Trade Paper Publisher: Heinemann Copyright: 2003 Product #: MATH-03-01 Pages: 192 Price: $27.50