Introduction to Reasoning and Proof, Gr. 6-8

In Introduction to Reasoning and Proof, Denisse Thompson and Karren Schultz-Ferrell familiarize you with ways to help students explore their reasoning and support their mathematical thinking. They offer an array of entry points for understanding, planning, and teaching, including strategies for encouraging middle grades students to describe their reasoning about mathematical activities. Thompson and Schultz-Ferrell also provide  methods for questioning students about their conclusions and their thought processes in ways that help support classroom-wide learning.