Description
THINKING PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS 1
Book Summary
This first volume in the "Thinking Problems in Mathematics" series offers teachers a complete, field-tested curriculum to implement the Thinking Classrooms approach in the first year of secondary school (1º ESO). The authors present a sequence of problems designed to mobilize students' prior knowledge, fostering mathematical problem-solving, connections, communication, and representation. Through real examples of classroom interactions, the reader will discover how to manage the challenges of this method and guide students toward active and meaningful learning, breaking away from traditional dynamics.
What is it about?
The book is a practical guide detailing the implementation of the "Thinking Classrooms" approach during the start of the school year in 1º ESO. The authors share the real-world experience of their school, including interactions between students and between students and the teacher, to show how the challenges of this pedagogical model are addressed. It focuses on problems that activate fundamental mathematical processes (problem-solving, connections, communication, and representation) based on the knowledge students already possess. The goal is for students to get accustomed to a new way of learning mathematics, where thinking, questioning, and collaborating are the central axis, leaving behind the inertia of a traditional classroom.
Main Topics
- Thinking Classrooms methodology in mathematics.
- Design and sequencing of problems for 1º ESO.
- Classroom management and fostering student-to-student interaction.
- Development of mathematical processes: problem-solving, connections, communication, and representation.
- Mobilization of prior knowledge and breaking learning inertia.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is primarily aimed at secondary education mathematics teachers, especially those teaching 1º ESO who are looking to implement active methodologies centered on student thinking. It is also highly useful for teacher trainers, education students, and any professional interested in mathematics didactics and educational innovation in the classroom.
What this book offers
- A real and proven program of problems to start the school year using the Thinking Classrooms methodology.
- Practical examples of classroom interactions that illustrate how to manage group dynamics and student questions.
- Tools for teachers to design their own didactic sequences based on a proven model.
- Strategies to transform the mathematics classroom into a space where critical thinking and collaboration drive learning.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: NED EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Teaching resources and materials, Didactic material, Didactics: mathematics and numeracy
- Collection: LIBRE
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 112
- Weight: 185 g
Editorial Review
This is a resource of high practical value for teachers wishing to apply the Thinking Classrooms approach. By basing itself on the direct experience of an educational institution, the book transcends theory and offers concrete solutions to daily classroom challenges. Its sequential structure and the inclusion of real dialogues make it an accessible and useful guide, especially for those who are starting out with this methodology or looking to renew their teaching practice with a proven approach.