Tuesday, February 3, 2009
How the Brain Learns Mathematics by David Sousa
This book is published by Corwin Press- ISBN 978-1-4129-5305-4 - Sousa takes the reader through how the brain develops number sense to how teachers can recognize and address mathematics difficulties. Each chapter ends with a section called "Reflections" which helps the reader process the information. A fascinating read!
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Marcy, Thanks for sharing this resource. I have been fascinated by the brain research over the last 15 years. I have mostly followed literacy and language development. I know there are links between the language centers of the brain and mathematics, but it is clear to me that I have so much more to learn about how the various areas of the brain work regarding learning math. In kindergarten I often have the chance to observe some of the more basic elements of mathematical understanding developing. The question for me is how do I support and enhance student understanding at key moments in their quest? Deb Smith, kindergaten
That is definitely the question on everyone's mind these days, Deb. Unfortunately the answer doesn't come in a nice tidy package. All of the things we have discussed and learned in the MTM project constitute parts of that answer. Top 3?
1. Discovery vs download
2. Language that makes sense
3. Symbols as a last step to represent thinking/idea
There are many other important issues as well but these 3 are at the top... as I see it.
Maggie
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