Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics. Developmentally Appropriate Instruction for Grades Pre-K--2

Initially adapted from Van de Walle's market-leading textbook, *Elementary and Middle School Mathematics*, the **Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series** are practical guides for developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics instruction from best selling mathematics methods authors John Van de Walle, LouAnn Lovin, Karen Karp, 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 *Common Core State Standards*. Additional activities and expanded lessons are also included. The series has three objectives: 1\. To illustrate what it means to teach student-centered, problem-based mathematics 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 3\. To present a large collection of high quality tasks and activities that can engage children in the mathematics that is important for them to learn Volume I is tailored specifically to pre-kindergarten to grade 2, allowing teachers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in their classes. The student-centered approach will result in children who are successful in learning mathematics, making these books indispensable for Pre-K-2 classroom teachers!