Elementary Mathematics
Top Picks in the Northside Professional Library
Guided Math
Sammons, Laney. Building Mathematical Comprehension: Using Literacy Strategies to Make Meaning.
Shell Education, 2011.
Sammons, Laney. Daily Math Stretches: Building Conceptual Understanding, Levels K-2. Shell Education,
2010. (Guided Math)
Sammons, Laney. Daily Math Stretches: Building Conceptual Understanding, Levels 3-5. Shell Education,
2011. (Guided Math)
Sammons, Laney. Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction. Shell Education, 2010.
[also available as an OverDrive eBook]
Sammons, Laney. Guided Math Conferences. Shell Education, 2014.
Newton, Nicki. Guided Math in Action: Building Each Student’s Mathematical Proficiency with Small-Group
Instruction, K-5. Eye on Education, 2013.
Newton, Nicki. Math Problem Solving in Action: Getting Students to Love Word Problems, Grades 3-5.
Routledge, 2017.
Newton, Nicki. Math Running Records in Action: A Framework for Assessing Basic Fact Fluency in Grades K-5.
Routledge 2016.
Newton, Nicki. Math Workshop in Action: Strategies for Grades K-5. Routledge, 2016.
Wirth, Deborah Allen. Differentiated Math Learning Centers: 35 Independent Centers That Keep Kids
Learning While You Teach Small Guided Math Groups. Teaching Resources, 2011.
DVD: Using Guided Math to Strengthen Students’ Math Learning, Grades K-2. Bureau of Education and
Research, 2011. [47 min.]
DVD: Using Guided Math to Strengthen Students’ Math Learning, Grades 3-6. Bureau of Education and
Research, 2011. [65 min.]
Dinah Zike (published by Dinah-Might Adventures)
Dinah Zike’s Big Book of Math, Grade Levels K-6. 2003.
Notebook Foldables. 2011. [Each title is an individual book.]
Addition and Subtraction: Facts, Operations, and Properties
Multiplication and Division: Facts, Operations, and Properties.
Linear Measurement: Facts, Operations, and Properties
Geometry: Beginning Concepts and Applications
Pre-Algebra: Tools for Algebraic Reasoning
Singapore Math
Singapore Math: Problem-Solving Secrets from the World’s Math Leader – Bob Hogan.
Crystal Springs Books, 2003. [4 CD-ROMs + guide]
Singapore Math: Place Value, Computation & Number Sense – Sandra Chen.
Crystal Springs Books, 2008. [6 CD-ROMs + guide]
Solving Word Problems: The Singapore Math Model-Drawing Strategy – Char Forsten.
Crystal Springs Books, 2008. [6 CD-ROMs + guide]
Support books:
Chen, Sandra. The Parent Connection for Singapore Math: Tools to Help Them Get It and Get Behind It.
Crystal Springs Books, 2008.
Forsten, Char. Step-by-Step Model Drawing: Solving Word Problems the Singapore Way. Crystal Springs
Books, 2010.
Hazekamp, Jana. Why Before How: Singapore Math Computation Strategies. Crystal Springs Books, 2011.
Hogan, Bob, and Char Forsten. 8-Step Model Drawing: Singapore’s Best Problem-Solving Math Strategies.
Crystal Springs Books, 2007.
Other Top Picks
Burns, Marilyn. About Teaching Mathematics: A K-8 Resource, 3rd ed. Math Solutions Pub., 2010.
Carpenter, Thomas P., Elizabeth Fennem, Megan Loef Franke, Linda Levi, amd Susan B. Empson. Children’s
Mathematics: Cognitively Guided Instruction, 2nd ed. Heinemann, 2015.
Carpenter, Thomas P., Megan L. Franke, Nicholas C. Johnson, Angela Chan Turrou, and Anita A. Wager. Young
Children’s Mathematics: Cognitively Guided Instruction in Early Childhood Education. Heinemann, 2017.
Chapin, Suzanne H., Catherine O’Connor, and Nancy Canavan Anderson. Classroom Discussions: Using Math
Talk to Help Students Learn, Grades K-6. Math Solutions, 2009.
DVD: Classroom Discussions: Seeing Math Discourse in Action, Grades K-6 – Nancy Canavan Anderson,
Suzanne H. Chapin, Catherin O’Connor. Math Solutions, 2011. [300 min.]
Dacey, Linda, and Rebeka Eston Salemi. Math for All: Differentiating Instruction, Grades K-2. Math
Solutions, 2007.
Dacey, Linda, and Jayne Bamford Lynch. Math for All: Differentiating Instruction, Grades 3-5. Math
Solutions, 2007.
Dacey, Linda, Karen Gartland, and Jayne Bamford Lynch. Well-Played: Building Mathematical Thinking Through
Number Games and Puzzles, Gr. 3-5. Stenhouse, 2015.
Diller, Debbie. Math Work Stations: Independent Learning You Can Count On, K-2. Stenhouse, 2010.
DVD: Moving into Math Stations, K-2. Stenhouse, 2013. [84 min.]
Hattie, John, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey. Visible Learning for Mathematics: What Works Best to Optimize
Student Learning, Grades K-12. Corwin, 2017. [also available as an OverDrive eBook]
Kazemi, Elham, and Allison Hintz. Intentional Talk: How to Structure and Lead Productive Mathematical
Discussions. Stenhouse, 2014.
Seidlitz, John, and C. Araceli Avila. Navigating the ELPS in the Math Classroom: Using the New Standards to
Improve Instruction. Canter Press, 2010.
Shumway, Jessica F. Number Sense Routines: Building Numerical Literacy Every Day in Grades K-3.
Stenhouse, 2011.
DVD: Go Figure! : Number Sense Routines That Build Mathematical Understanding. Stenhouse, 2014.
[66 min.]
Sousa, David A. Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Grades K-1. Corwin, 2010.
Sousa, David A. Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Grades 2-3, Corwin, 2010.
Sousa, David A. Brain-Compatible Activities for Mathematics, Grades 4-5. Corwin, 2010.
Tate, Marcia L. Mathematics Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Numeracy Strategies That Engage the
Brain, PreK-8. Corwin, 2009. [also available as an OverDrive eBook]
Wedekind, Kassia Omohundro. Math Exchanges: Guiding Young Mathematicians in Small-Group Meetings.
Stenhouse, 2011.
DVD: How Did You Solve That? : Small-Group Math Exchanges with Young Students.
Stenhouse, 2013. [88 min.]
Westphal, Laurie E. Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Math, Grades K-2. Prufrock, 2011.
Westphal, Laurie E. Differentiating Instruction with Menus: Math, Advanced-Level Menus, Gr. 3-5, 2nd ed.
Prufrock, 2016.
Westphal, Laurie E. Differentiating Instruction with Menus for the Inclusive Classroom. Math, Gr. K-2 Lower & On-Level Menus. Prufrock, 2013.
Westphal, Laurie E. Differentiating Instruction with Menus for the Inclusive Classroom. Math, Gr. 3-5 Lower & On-Level Menus. Prufrock, 2012.
DVD: Number Talks: Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies, Grades 3-5 –
Sherry Parrish. Math Solutions, 2010. [115 min.]
Journal
Teaching Children Mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Available Oct. 2009-May 2015. Citations available on ProQuest online database. Contact Professional Librarian for print copies of desired articles.