Demonstrate how teachers can use 20 powerful brain-compatible strategies across content areas to increase student motivation, energy levels, high-level thinking, comprehension, retention, and academic achievement! Includes: DVD (46 min.), Facilitator s Guide, CD-ROM, Companion Book

Engage students in effective, meaningful experiences in mathematics! Following the format of Marcia L. Tate’s previous bestsellers, this user-friendly guide offers math teachers 20 powerful, brain-based teaching strategies that incorporate visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile modalities to promote student engagement and achievement. The book focuses on the NCTM focal points and includes a bibliography of math and literature resources and a lesson planning guide. The chapters offer: A what, why, and how for each strategy Specific brain-compatible mathematics activities and lessons from real teachers across the country Space for teachers to reflect on and apply individual strategies in their lessons

Author Marcia Tate demonstrates how to cultivate a physical classroom environment conducive to learning, develop a proactive classroom management plan, and deal with chronic behavior problems.