Developing Math Talent: A Guide for Educating Gifted And Advanced Learners in Math (Paperback)

~ Susan Assouline (Author), Ph.D. (Author), Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik (Author)
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This book should be in the reference library of every school.
    —Paige Larson, Centennial Middle School, Boulder, CO, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School<br /><br />This book would be a wonderful resource for any teacher who needs to provide differentiated instruction for gifted students or for any parent who needs to be an advocate for his or her child. Another one of the book's strengths is that it is written in a reader-friendly fashion, so busy teachers will find it more of a handbook than a textbook. For example, if a teacher is looking for an assessment for a new child, the educational assessment chapter has a summary of the many tests that may be used to identify mathematically talented youth. This book certainly has a place on the professional development shelf.
    —Sue Vohrer, Teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD, Teaching Children Mathematics<br /><br />This guide is essential for those involved in educating mathematically gifted students and a valuable reference for all those involved in educating students of varied ability levels. --
    —Luis Lima, Digital Harbor High School, Baltimore, MD, Mathematics Teacher

This book would be a wonderful resource for any teacher who needs to provide differentiated instruction for gifted students or for any parent who needs to be an advocate for his or her child. Another one of the book's strengths is that it is written in a reader-friendly fashion, so busy teachers will find it more of a handbook than a textbook. For example, if a teacher is looking for an assessment for a new child, the educational assessment chapter has a summary of the many tests that may be used to identify mathematically talented youth. This book certainly has a place on the professional development shelf. --
    —Sue Vohrer, Teacher, Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, MD, Teaching Children Mathematics

This guide is essential for those involved in educating mathematically gifted students and a valuable reference for all those involved in educating students of varied ability levels. --
    —Luis Lima, Digital Harbor High School, Baltimore, MD, Mathematics Teacher

Product Description

Build student success in math with the only comprehensive parent and teacher guide for developing math talent among advanced learners. The authors, nationally recognized math education experts, offer a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in math. More than just a guidebook for educators and parents, this book offers a comprehensive approach to mathematics education for gifted students of elementary or middle school age.

The authors provide concrete suggestions for identifying mathematically talented students, tools for instructional planning, and specific programming approaches.

Developing Math Talent features topics such as:

• strategies for identifying mathematically gifted learners,
• strategies for advocating for gifted children with math talent,
• how to design a systematic math education program for gifted students,
• specific curricula and materials that support success, and
• teaching strategies and approaches that encourage and challenge gifted learners.

The book also includes an extensive listing of both print and Internet resources that support math education for talented children. Additionally, the authors include an entire section featuring exemplary sets of challenging math problems for gifted students.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 387 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593631596
• ISBN-13: 978-1593631598
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,606 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every parent of a gifted math student, December 11, 2006

By	Minnesota MOM - See all my reviews

This is by far the best book I have read on the subject of giftedness in math. This goes through the myths of teaching math to gifted. It will hit home- as these myths are WIDELY believed by the schools in the USA. There is a plethora of very practical advice for parents. Many talented youth are underachieving in math in the USA because of they way the schools go about teaching. This book goes through how to work with the schools step by step. It is indispensible for parents of a traditionally schooled child- for homeschoolers still helpful- but maybe not as much as in the traditional schools.

6 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject!, June 27, 2007

By	Happy Homeschooling Mom (California) - See all my reviews

As a homeschool parent responsible for the education of my child, I skimmed the first six chapters--interesting with unstated implications for other subjects. The next two chapters are invaluable. You and your child's math teacher should know the contents well, even if your child is just performing at grade level. I like to hike the mountains with a guide who has been to the summit, even if I think at first that I am not going to the top. The hike will be more exciting even lower down on the mountain. I will probably explore more exotic areas and even yearn to ascend the heights, when I never would have considered it without that guide. This book expands horizons, for the authors have mounted the math summit many times and teach teachers to lead their students there.

0 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, June 20, 2008

By	Ballard School Dist Employee "Wilson" (Huxley, IA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Recieved item on time, right when we were told it would arrive. Book in very good condition.