Pic Jour Math

PIC-JOUR MATH is a guidebook for both teachers & parents. The text assists them in helping children at the elementary & middle school levels develop a unique understanding of essential numerical equations. The multi-modal approach integrates visual, numerical, & linguistic forms of expression through each step of problem solving. This multi-modal approach responds to the diverse ways in which a multi-cultural society integrates information. It also recognizes the importance of addressing individual learning styles. The first section of the book offers a historical perspective on learning differences, emphasizes the importance of spatial & tactile experiences in promoting mathematical comprehension, & reinforces the significance of encouraging children to express themselves through language & drawing. The second section, journal writing evaluations, offers examples of how teachers may appropriately use the journal evaluation form. The final section, & the core of the book, is a series of sample lessons for grades three through eight that covers whole numbers through introductory algebra. PIC-JOUR MATH encourages teachers to facilitate students to draw, verbalize & write about mathematics as they learn to visualize concepts rather than learn by rote. The students become OWNERS rather than RENTERS of knowledge.Stix, Andi is the author of 'Pic Jour Math' with ISBN 9780936386676 and ISBN 0936386673.