ANNOTATED RESOURCE PAGE

These are notes about some of the things we did in this workshop.  There are also references for other things that you may find helpful.  And yes, I know the format is not MLA or APA approved, but it is teacher friendly and gives you the needed information.  If you have other questions, please contact Jean.

 STANDARDS AS AWHOLE:

• South Dakota Mathematics Content Standards—on line at www.state.sd.us
• _____. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.  Reston, VA:  NCTM, 2000.  ISBN:  0-87353-480-8
• www.nctm.org –many useful resources including lesson plans and stand alone activities.  It is large and slow to load sometimes. If you are a member, journals are also helpful.
  • Teaching Children Mathematics
  • Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
  • Mathematics Teacher
• www.sdctm.org –South Dakota’s own.  Changes constantly.  Recommended websites.

 ALGEBRA

• Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum—NCTM,  1998.

(ISBN:  0-309-06147-4

• Navigating through Algebra—NCTM

Prekindergarten – Grade 2  (ISBN:  0-87353-499-9)

Grades 3-5 (ISBN:  0-87353-500-6)

Grades 6-8 (ISBN:  0-87353-501-4)

Grades 9-12 (ISBN:  0-87353-502-2)

• Addenda —NCTM  

Patterns and Functions 5-8  (ISBN:  0-87353-324-0)

Understanding Rational Numbers and Proportions 5-8 (ISBN:  0-87353-325-9)

Algebra in a Technological World 9-12 (ISBN:  9-87353-326-7)

• Developing Skills in Algebra One (Books A-D) by Harold Taylor & Loretta Taylor, from Dale Seymour Publications, 1984. 

ISBN: 

            For Book A:  0-86651-221-7

            For Book B:  0-86651-222-5

            For Book C:  0-86651-222-3

For Book D:  0-86651-224-1

• Factoring:        

“Finding Factors Physically” by Evan M. Maletsky, Christian Hirsch, Daniel Yates in Mathematics Teacher, May, 1982—my first introduction to Algebra Tiles.

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! by Marilyn Burns, from Scholastic Press, New York, 1997.  ISBN:  0-590-94459-2.

• Graphing:          Cartesian Cartoons, 1988 

Cartesian Cartoons Holiday Book, 1990

                        From Mystery Media, 6851 126^th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033

The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy, Holiday House, New York, NY,2005.  ISBN:  13:978-0-8234-1710-0.

• Manipulatives:

Exploring Algebra and Pre-Algebra with Manipulatives by Don Balka.  Didax Educational Resources, Inc., 1995.  ISBN:  1-885111-11-8

• Order of Operations
  • Lakota Legends—contact Dave Martin at Cheyenne Eagle Butte HS
  • “Shake and Learn” CD-- Contains 15 songs, chants, and cheers that teach math concepts.  Directions for actions included for each one.  Contact information:                   SALT Productions, Inc.

PO Box 306

Grapevine, TX 76051

toll free phone:  877-430-SALT (7258)

email:  info@shakeandlearn.com

website:  www.shakeandlearn.com

 METHODOLOGY:

• Cooperative Learning by Spencer Kagan, Kagan Cooperative Learning, 1992.  ISBN:  1-879097-10-9.

•  Teaching Reading in Mathematics by Mary Lee Barton & Clare Heidema, McREL, 2002.  ISBN:  1-893476-04-9.

• The Teacher’s Resource Guide by Stephen B. McCarney, Hawthorne Educational Services, Columbia, MO, 1994.   ISBN:  ???;  hes-inc.com search product; 1-800-542-1643

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