<B>The resource math teachers have been waiting for is finally here! </B> <P></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"></P> <DIV></DIV> <DIV align=center sercontent><B> </B></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>Volume Three of the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series provides practical guidance along with proven strategies for practicing teachers of grades 5 through 8.</B> In addition to many of the popular topics and features from John Van de Walle's market-leading textbook, <I>Elementary and Middle School Mathematics</I>, this volume offers brand-new material specifically written for the middle grades. The expanded grade-specific coverage and unique page design allow readers to quickly and easily locate information to implement in the classroom. Nearly 200 grade-appropriate activities are included. The student-centered, problem-based approach will help students develop real understanding and confidence in mathematics, making this series indispensable for teachers! <DIV sercontent> <UL> <LI><B>Big Ideas</B> provide clear and succinct explanations of the most critical concepts in 5-8 mathematics. <LI><B>Problem-based activities</B> in Chapters 2-12 provide numerous engaging tasks to help students develop understanding. <LI><B>Assessment Notes</B> illustrate how assessment can be an integral part of instruction and suggest practical assessment strategies. <LI><B>Expanded Lessons</B> elaborate on one activity in each chapter, providing examples for creating step-by-step lesson plans for classroom implementation. <LI>A <B>Companion Website</B> ( ) provides access to more than 50 <B>reproducible blackline masters</B> to utilize in the classroom. <LI>The <B>NCTM Content Standards</B> are provided in the <B>appendix</B> for teachers' reference.</LI></UL></DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">  <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>Collect all three volumes in the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series! Each volume provides in-depth coverage at specific grade levels. </B> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume One, Grades K-3, ISBN: 0-205-40843-5 </DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Two, Grades 3-5, ISBN: 0-205-40844-3 </DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics: Volume Three, Grades 5-8, ISBN: 0-205-41797-3 </DIV></LI></UL>