Mathematics Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the Brain PreK-8 » (Teachers G)

Marcia L. Tate is the executive director of professional development for the DeKalb County School System, Decatur, Georgia. During her 28-year career with the district, Tate has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, language arts coordinator, and staff development director. As an educational consultant, she has presented to over 50,000 administrators, teachers, parents, and business and community leaders throughout the United States.

This resource offers 20 engaging, brain-compatible strategies for teaching mathematics and includes sample activities, a lesson planning guide, and space for reflecting on individual strategies.

Introduction
1 Brainstorming and Discussion
2 Drawing and Artwork
3 Field Trips
4 Games
5 Graphic Organizers, Semantic Maps, and Word Webs
6 Humor
7 Manipulatives, Experiments, Labs, and Models
8 Metaphors, Analogies, and Similes
9 Mnemonic Devices
10 Movement
11 Music, Rhythm, Rhyme, and Rap
12 Project-Based and Problem-Based Instruction
13 Reciprocal Teaching and Cooperative Learning
14 Role Plays, Drama, Pantomimes, and Charades
15 Storytelling
16 Technology
17 Visualization and Guided Imagery
18 Visuals
19 Work Study and Apprenticeships
20 Writing and Journals Resource: Bibliography for Integrating Math and Literature: Have You Read Any Math Lately?
Resource: Brain-Compatible Lesson Plan Bibliography Index