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“The authors provide a detailed and practical guide on how to take a word problem, uncover the mathematics embedded in it, carefully consider representations, and use it all to solve the problem. The reader begins to realize that all models are not created equal. The authors’ careful attention to the nuances within mathematical relationships illustrates how mathematizing differs from answer getting, yet shows us that ideas like operation sense and computation are related. The authors’ plain-language explanations empower us to leverage those relationships in order to help students become better mathematicians.”
Paul Gray
Chief Curriculum Officer, Cosenza & Associates, LLC
Past President, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Representative for NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education
“I can’t wait to use Mathematize It! in my work with teachers and students! The excellent examples, including actual student work and teacher commentaries, highlight the complexity of the problem situations in a way that is clear and usable for classroom teachers and for those of us who support them. The focus on operation sense, understanding the role that each quantity plays, and connecting representations to problems makes this a must read for anyone helping students become successful problem solvers. I especially appreciate the inclusion of non-whole-number examples!”
Julie McNamara
Associate Professor
Author of Beyond Pizzas & Pies (With Meghan Shaughnessy) and Beyond Invert & Multiply
California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA
“This book is a must-have for anyone who has faced the challenge of teaching problem solving. The ideas to be learned are supported with a noticeably rich collection of classroom-ready problems, examples of student thinking, and videos. Problem solving is at the center of learning and doing mathematics. And so, Mathematize It! should be at the center of every teacher’s collection of instructional resources.”
John SanGiovanni
Coordinator, Elementary Mathematics
Howard County Public School System, Ellicott City, MD
“Finally! An answer for equipping students in making sense of word problems. Mathematize It! clarifies the challenges in problem solving and gives concrete steps and advice on understanding problem contexts and the mathematics involved. The examples, student work, and videos throughout the book bring ideas to life, and make their implementation doable. This is a must-read for every math teacher who desires their students to truly understand the role of mathematics in the world.”
Nanci N. Smith
Associate Professor, Mathematics and Education
Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
Author of Every Math Learner
Mathematize It! The Book at a Glance
Mathematize It!
Grades 6–8
Mathematize It!
Going Beyond Key Words to Make Sense of Word Problems
Grades 6–8
Kimberly Morrow-Leong,
Sara Delano Moore, and
Linda M. Gojak
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