1 Numeracy Resources
1.2 Numeracy Books

I have most of these books at the KERC office. You are welcome to drop by and look at them.

Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally Third Canadian Edition with MyEducationLab

• John A. Van de Walle; Paperback; $112.07
• MyEducationLab is an online component at Pearson Education.
• This is the textbook book on elementary and middle school math teaching.
• It is written in a formal style and contains many references to research papers and other books.

About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource

• Marilyn Burns; Paperback; $55.21
• This is a good alternative to Van de Walle as it is less expensive and is written is a more casual style.
• Burns has many activites for teachers that really make you think.
• The book refers to the (American) NCTM Standards, though it is easy to math them to the Ontario Curriculum strands.

Math Matters: Understanding the Math You Teach, Grades K-8

• Suzanne H. Chapin, Art V. Johnson; Paperback; $46.26
• This book explains all of the big ideas in elementary and middle school mathematics
• If you want to "tune up" your understanding of the mathematics you are teaching, this is the book for you.
• Includes some teaching activities.

Making Sense: Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Understanding

• James Hiebert, et al; $33.54
• A collection of essays from a number of education authors that focus on the concept of "understanding" and what it means in the context of a mathematics learning community. The essays are deep and academic but worthwhile.
• This book could be used to promote teacher reflection and stimulate discussion within a professional learning community (PLC).