Mathematics Worksheets Don′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the Brain, Prek-8

Engage students in effective, meaningful experiences in mathematics!

Following the format of Marcia L. Tate's previous bestsellers, this user-friendly guide offers math teachers 20 powerful, brain-based teaching strategies that incorporate visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile modalities to promote student engagement and achievement. The book focuses on the NCTM focal points and includes a bibliography of math and literature resources and a lesson planning guide. The chapters offer:

• A what, why, and how for each strategy
• Specific brain-compatible mathematics activities and lessons from real teachers across the country
• Space for teachers to reflect on and apply individual strategies in their lessons

Author: Marcia L. Tate
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Published: 08/21/2008
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781412953337

About the Author
Marcia L. Tate, EdD is the former Executive Director of Professional Development for the DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia. During her 30-year career with the district, she has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development executive director. She received the Distinguished Staff Developer Award for the State of Georgia, and her department was chosen to receive the Exemplary Program Award for the State.

Marcia is currently an educational consultant and has taught over 175, 000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the world. She is a member of the Corwin Press Speaker′s Bureau and the author of the following four bestsellers: Worksheets Don′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain, "Sit & Get" Won′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Professional Learning Strategies That Engage the Adult Brain, Reading and Language Arts Worksheets Don′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Literacy Strategies That Engage the Brain and Shouting Won′t Grow Dendrites: 20 Techniques for Managing a Brain-compatible Classroom. Participants in her workshops refer to them as "the best ones they have ever experienced" since Marcia uses the 20 strategies outlined in her books to actively engage her audiences.Marcia received her bachelor′s degree in psychology and elementary education from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her master′s degree in remedial reading from the University of Michigan, her specialist degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University and her doctorate in educational leadership from Clark Atlanta University. Spelman College awarded her the Apple Award for excellence in the field of education.Marcia is married to Tyrone Tate and is the proud mother of three children: Jennifer, Jessica, and Christopher. Marcia can be contacted by calling her company at (770) 918-5039 or by email: marciata@bellsouth.net. Visit her website at www.developingmindsinc.com.