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	<title>Mathematics for Teachers of Young Children</title>
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	<description>EDUC 448, University of La Verne</description>
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		<title>Literature Links: Measurement</title>
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Here are books that are aligned with NCTM measurement standards:

How Many Inches
Graphing Primer
Tina&#8217;s Taxi
Activities for the Graphing Mat
Measuring
Telling Time

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.
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		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/133</link>
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		<title>Storybook Math</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are the math literature books you shared:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Is Your Mama a Llama?
How Do I Love You?
Countdown to Spring
Christina Katerina and the Box
Five Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea
The Water Hole
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		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/280</link>
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		<title>Midterm Study Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Review the following information for the midterm: the processing strands, the content strands, components of numbers and operations, algebra, and geometry, assessment principles, 5 research models, strategies to use with English language learners, 2-D and 3-D shapes, vocabulary – (one-to-one correspondence, subitize, cardinality, compose, decompose, visualize, spatial sense, transform, estimate).
You can review the NCTM standards [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/277</link>
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		<title>Assignment: Marilyn Burns Paper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prepare a paper based on the Marilyn Burns book. The paper should be 3-4 pages in length and written in a narrative style. The paper should include, but is not limited, to:
• Critique and analysis of the book. What is your opinion of the content presented in Marilyn Burn’s book? How do you feel about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/234</link>
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		<title>Geometry All Around</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Geometry is everywhere. Try to incorporate real life examples of geometric shapes into your lessons. Here&#8217;s how to easily show your class some great photos:

Visit Flickr&#8217;s advanced search at http://www.flickr.com/search/advanced.
Scroll down, and click on &#8220;Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content&#8221;.
Type in a keyword and run a search.
Sort by &#8220;Most relevant&#8221; or &#8220;Most interesting.&#8221;
Click the Slideshow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Literature Links: Geometry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Here are books that are aligned with NCTM geometry standards:

A Duck So Small
Go, Dog. Go!
Apollo
Shapes, Shapes, Shapes
Danny and the Dinosaur
From Simple Shapes to Geometry
In My World

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.
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		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/85</link>
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		<title>Literature Links: Algebra</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Here are books that are aligned with NCTM algebra standards:

The Perfect Pet
Farmer Will
Small Treasures
Let&#8217;s Get Rhythm
Hershey&#8217;s Kisses Addition Book

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.
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		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/74</link>
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		<title>Assignment: Lesson Plan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Qualities of an excellent math lesson plan:
•	Pre-assessment drives the lesson
•	Connection between pre-assessment, lesson objective, activity, post assessment
•	Content is accurate, relevant, and meets identified standards
•	Activities are developmentally appropriate
•	Variations to lesson that accommodate diverse learners
•	Pertinent materials and step-by-step procedures described in a clear manner
•	Extensions to lesson that reinforce initial lesson objective
Important forms:

Lesson plan form
Lesson plan rubric
Lesson plan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/220</link>
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		<title>Literature Links: Number &amp; Operations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
Here are books that are aligned with NCTM number and operations standards:

Emeka&#8217;s Gift
Five Little Monkeys
M&#38;M&#8217;s Counting Book
It&#8217;s Hard to Be Five
Ten Apples Up On Top!
Ten Black Dots
Wee Sing and Learn 123

As always, you can view the entire literature library here.
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		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/140</link>
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		<title>Assignment: Research Article Summary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Read an empirical research article. The article will be current research related to the field of mathematics. Read the article thoroughly, and highlight important supporting information, findings, and conclusions. You must write in an essay format (no bullet points or lists). After you have read the article thoroughly, write a 2-3 page article summary that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.billselak.com/educ448/archives/199</link>
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