What math veteran Amy Leach found especially valuable in Pamela Harris’s book was how thoroughly she defines types of mathematical reasoning. It’s not just “reason, don’t memorize.” Harris explains how to move beyond algorithms with crystal-clear written and video examples.
For an eye-opening read that will reinvigorate your approach to teaching math, NBCT Kathleen Palmieri recommends Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms, a valuable resource offering fresh insights to engage students with diverse math experiences.
Lessons and Activities for Building Powerful Numeracy is not a quick-to-read resource, but it is ready to use. Reviewer Lynne Menechella finds it “a great, thorough book for…teachers who would like to have their students develop better number sense.”
