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<p>This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.</p> <p>Initially adapted from Van de Walle’s market-leading textbook, <i>Elementary and Middle School Mathematics</i>, the <b>Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series</b> are practical guides for developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics instruction from best selling mathematics methods authors John Van de Walle, Karen Karp, LouAnn Lovin, and Jennifer Bay-Williams. Specially designed for in-service teachers, each volume of the series focuses on the content relevant to a specific grade band and provides additional information on creating an effective classroom environment, engaging families, and aligning teaching to the <i>Common Core State Standards</i>. Additional activities and expanded lessons are also included. </p> <p> </p> <p>The series has three objectives:</p> <p>1. To illustrate what it means to teach student-centered, problem-based mathematics </p> <p>2. To serve as a reference for the mathematics content and research-based instructional strategies suggested for pre-kindergarten to grade two, grades three to five, and grades six to eight </p> <p>3. To present a large collection of high quality tasks and activities that can engage students in the mathematics that is important for them to learn</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Volume II is tailored specifically to grades 3-5, allowing teachers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in their classes. The student-centered approach will result in students who are successful in learning mathematics, making these books indispensable for 3-5 classroom teachers! </p>