Good Series for Students (Books)

Akers, J., et al. (1981). Investigations in Number, Data, and Space (Book 1). Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications. (This book was developed at TERC in Cambridge, MA.)

Lappan, G., et al. (1998). Connected Mathematics. Menlo Park, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.

Algebra

Goodridge, B., Leonelli, E., Moses, M., Steinback, M., and Tierney, C. (1999). Foundations for Algebra: ABE Math Curriculum Frameworks Unit. Malden, MA: Massachusetts Department of Edcation, Adult Education and Community Services.

Meader, P., and Storer, J. (1998). Math for All Learners, Algebra. Portland, ME: J. Weston Walch Publisher. (There is also a Pre-Algebra edition.)

Marr, B., and Helme, S. (1995). Resources for Teachers: Higher Math Some Beginnings in Algebra. Melbourne: ARIS/Language Australia. (Available from Peppercorn Press, title 8086.)

Resources for Teachers
(Includes all areas of math)

Alcoze, T., et al. (1993). Multiculturalism in Math, Science, and Technology: Readings and Activities. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.

Cohen, S. (1991). Figure It Out, Thinking Like a Math Problem Solver (Books 2 and3). North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates.

Goddard, R., Marr, B., and Martin, J. (1996). Strength in Numbers: A Resource Book for Teaching Adult Numeracy. Melbourne: ARIS/Language Australia. Available from Peppercorn Books, title 8069.

Helme, S. and Marr, B.(1999). Mathematics: A New Beginning: A Resource Book for Teachers of Adults Returning to Study. Melbourne: Language Australia.

Herr, T., and Johnson K. (1994). Problem Solving Strategies: Crossing the River with Dogs. Berkeley, CA: Key Curriculum Press.

Stenbmark, J.K,, Thompson, V, and Cossey, R. (1986). Family Math. Berkeley: University of California, Lawrence Hall of Science.

Huntington, L., Leonelli, E., and Merson, M. (1998). ABE Priority Math Curriculum: Number Sense, Measurement, Data. Boston, MA: Adult Literacy Resource Institute.

Newsletters, Journals

Math Literacy News, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, PO Box 5190. Kent, OH 44242. E-mail: olrc@literacy.kent.edu  Phone: 330-672-7841, 800-765-2897

As a member of NCTM, you can subscribe to the following journals: Mathematics Teacher (MT), Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (JRME), Journal for Research in Mathematics Education Online (JRME Online). Go to www.nctm.org for more information.

Learning Differences and Disabilities in Mathematics

Bley, N., and Thornton, C. (1995). Teaching Mathematics to Students with Learning Disabilities (Third Edition). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.

Marolda, M., and Davidson. P. (1994). "Assessing mathematical abilities and learning approaches." In: Windows of Opportunity: Mathematics for Students with Special Needs. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Sharma, M. (1994). Learning Problems in Mathematics-Diagnosis and Remedial Perspectives. Framingham, MA: Center for Teaching/Learning of Mathematics.

Note: Peppercorn Books, PO Box 693, Snow Camp, NC 27349, distributes many international numeracy titles. Write for a catalogue or visit their Web site: www.peppercornbooks.com